Scam: Businesses receiving bogus invoices for posters

Thursday, March 22, 2018

The Employment Security Department has learned that a company called Personnel Concepts, from San Dimas, California is mailing invoices to Washington businesses purporting to come from Washington State Employment Security.

The invoices are for labor posters. The posters are required to be displayed on business premises - however, they can be downloaded for free from the Employment Security Department and other state agencies.

The invoices have been sent in an envelope that appears as though it was sent from the Employment Security Department.

This is a scam. Do not pay the invoice.

If your business receives such correspondence, contact Carole Mathews



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County Council joins young people in calling for end to gun violence

The Metropolitan King County Council has endorsed the effort of the young people in King County and throughout the nation who are participating in the national March for Our Lives on Saturday, March 24 calling for an end to preventable gun violence.

In the last five years, eight school shootings have occurred in Washington state, four of which resulted in injury or death.

“We must stop responding with thoughts and prayers to terrible tragedies that can be prevented in our country with common sense changes to our firearm laws,” said Council Chair Joe McDermott. 
“After following the leadership of local students by marching this coming Saturday, voting to establish the Council’s policy supporting federal and state laws to keep weapons of war out of our communities is an important next step in this reform process. 
"Should the state provide local jurisdictions like King County more flexibility to pass laws protecting our residents, we’ll take that step as soon as possible.”

“March for Our Lives shows the power of youth voices,” said Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski. “Adults and elected leaders have the responsibility to listen and address gun violence. It's time to respond to our nation's youth and send a message that their lives are valued.”

“These students are not political tools, they are political activists. I applaud them for their civic involvement and deep personal commitment to critical changes that I wholeheartedly support,” said Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles. 
“Their youth doesn’t invalidate their morals and intelligence, and their precious lives are in the crosshairs. Now is the time for the reforms they demand.”

The motion adopted by the County Council endorses the March for Our Lives, and the effort of the young people both locally and nationally in working to reduce preventable gun violence.

The motion also calls on Congress to immediately act on measures aimed at reducing gun violence, including effective background checks, preventing access to lethal assault-style weapons, and eliminating existing restrictions on gun violence research. It also calls on Washington state to grant local governments the authority to enact legislation on guns by repealing the state preemption statute.

The final vote on the motion was 6-3 with Councilmembers McDermott, Dembowski, Gossett, Upthegrove, Balducci, and Kohl-Welles voting in favor of the motion.




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Music4Life delivers 13 musical instruments to Shoreline Schools

Leann Rozema presents a violin and a flute
to David Endicott at the Shoreline Arts Festival
During the second quarter 2017-18 (December 1 to February 28 -- Music4Life delivered 13 ready-to-play musical instruments having a fair market value of $4,800 to Shoreline Public Schools.

34 instruments have been presented free of charge to Shoreline Public Schools since last September 1st, valued at $14,135.

These 13 instruments included two flutes, two clarinets, two electric guitars, one trumpet, three violins, one alto saxophone, one tenor saxophone and a piccolo.

The schools loan out the instruments to students who would not otherwise be able to afford to rent an instrument and allows them to participate in school music programs.

If you have a musical instrument to donate, contact Music4Life. Music4Life also uses cash donations to pay for the cost of refurbishing the instruments.


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Photo: Bubble at Paramount Park

Photo by Seattle Poppy


A family at play in Paramount School Park, making and chasing giant soap bubbles on a sunny day.




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Mill Creek Garden Tour and Artisan Market June 23

Mill Creek Garden Tour 2018
Art by Lyndal Kennedy
Save the date: Saturday, June 23, 2018, for the Mill Creek Garden Tour 2018 and Artisan Market, sponsored by the Mill Creek Garden Club.

Tour SIX beautiful gardens at your own pace, take photos, keep notes all while socializing with the home owners and Garden Club members.

Gardens will be open 11am to 4pm rain or shine.

An Artisan Market in each garden will feature craft persons selling their wares, such as metal sculpture, glass garden art, birdhouse, plant containers and more using recycled wood, nature impression pottery, unique mosaic art, handmade stepping stones and even plants!

Proceeds benefit Mill Creek Garden Club's Grant Program, which awarded a total of $4,700 in our 2017-18 year to Farmer Frog, local schools and a non-profit association's community garden.

Tickets may be purchased in May at Sky Nursery. Ticket Price in advance, $15, but $20 day of tour.




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Shoreline teen selected for International Soccer tour

Logan Calpito of Shoreline has been selected to participate in the US Club Soccer 2018 id2 National Selection International Tour for the second consecutive year.

He and 17 other youth soccer players were all hand-picked around the nation and will travel to Spain March 22 – April 3. 

The group represents 11 U.S. states and 16 top youth soccer clubs in America. Historically, US Club Soccer has competed against top LaLiga clubs including FC Barcelona, Valencia, Villarreal and Espanyol. LaLiga is a technical partner of US Club Soccer’s Players First initiative.

Logan Calpito was raised in Hawaii and played for the Rush Hawaii club. His family moved to Shoreline for better opportunities for Logan to play.

Officially beginning March 28, the tournament concludes with the championship round on April 1. Prior to this, the id² National Selection team will begin its journey in New Jersey with a domestic camp, March 22-24. After an expected arrival in Barcelona on March 25, the team will transfer to the city of Girona for training sessions over the following two days. While in Girona, the squad will scrimmage Girona FC’s top youth academy team on March 26, which will also compete in the MIC. Finally, on March 27, the group moves on to Platja D’Aro for the MIC competition.

The id² Boys Program director Gerry McKeown will lead the team in the id² Program’s ninth trip abroad. Logan Calpito (formerly of Rush Hawaii) returns from the 2017 id² National Selection team. Last year’s team advanced to the quarterfinals of the MIC – the best tournament finish by a U.S.-based team, according to MIC officials.

“It is a unique opportunity to expose our players to games that have consequence,” said McKeown. “At this age, our young players do not play enough elimination games. It will be challenging for them playing against great international clubs when the performance actually counts. In this tournament, if you underperform, it will result in an early departure or more beach time.”

Consistent with US Club Soccer’s philosophy that identification and development should be free to players, the organization is fully funding the trip in conjunction with strong support from Nike. The id² Program is an Olympic Development Program approved by the United States Olympic Committee and U.S. Soccer Federation.



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KOMO news catches up with Shoreline's Running Man

Lamont Thomas with his
autobiography
Eric Johnson of KOMO TV news does a regular feature called "Eric's Heroes."

His subject this week was Lamont Thomas, Shoreline's Running Man. LJ is walking now, rather than running, but he still follows his route from Aurora to the Shoreline Sea.

See Eric's profile on him here

LJ wrote a book about his experiences, The Running Miracle, which can be purchased through Third Place Books, 206-366-3333.



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New law improves access to dental care for children with developmental disabilities

By Degadu
Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Wednesday expanding Washington’s landmark ABCD program to provide improved access to preventive dental care and treatment for Medicaid-eligible children age 6 through 12 who have developmental disabilities.

The Washington Health Care Authority (HCA), the state agency managing the Medicaid program, estimates that an additional 4,000 children are eligible for dental care with the expansion of the program.

“Children with developmental disabilities are at greater risk of experiencing poor oral health,” said Dr. John Gibbons, a Tacoma-area pediatric dentist and Public Policy Advocate for the Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. 
“Expanding the ABCD program to care for some of our state’s most vulnerable kids helps ensure that children with special health care needs have access to preventive care and early treatment to live healthier and pain-free.”

The nationally recognized Access to Baby and Childhood Dentistry (ABCD) program provides dental care to children under six years old who are enrolled in Medicaid. With ABCD, the percentage of Apple Health (Medicaid) insured children under age 1 with a dental visit has doubled in the last 10 years and the rate of untreated decay among lower-income preschoolers was cut by 35 percent since 2005.

In King County, 32,606 young children receive essential oral health care through ABCD. Statewide, ABCD currently helps nearly 165,000 children five and under access care.

ABCD reduces disparities, helps children get off to a healthy start and saves money. Dental costs are nearly cut in half for children who receive their first preventive visit by age one compared to children who have their first visit between the ages of four and five.

The Pew Center on the States praised the ABCD program for achieving significant results while “delivering a strong return on taxpayers’ investment.”

In the current and expanded ABCD program, participating providers receive specialized training and enhanced reimbursement rates for certain services. These higher reimbursement rates, combined with patient outreach and care coordination, make it easier for more providers to participate in the Medicaid program so more patients can get the care they need.




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Shorewood drama presents Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical

Shorewood High School Drama will present performances of their spring musical Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical beginning on March 29. 

Performances will be held March 29-31 and April 4-7 at 7:00pm and a matinee will be held on April 8 at 3:00pm.

Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance online HERE or $15 at the door. 

All performances will be held at the Shorewood High School Theater, 17300 Fremont Ave N.

Little Shop of Horrors is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.

Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names Audrey II after his crush at the flower shop. 

Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R/B voice, a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for HUMAN BLOOD.

As Audrey II grows bigger and meaner, the carnivorous plant promises limitless fame and fortune to Seymour, as long as he continues providing a fresh supply of blood. Just when it's too late, Seymour discovers Audrey IIs extra-terrestrial origins and his true drive for world domination.



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Art exhibit from former Shoreline teacher: Lessons Learned - a view from the classroom

Broken Heart by Amy Pleasant
For most, it is easy to recall the universal experience of being a student.

In the exhibition, Lessons Learned, artist Amy Pleasant incorporates another perspective by revisiting her past as a teacher. 

Lessons Learned opens on May 8th at the City of Shoreline gallery on the 2nd floor.

The opening reception will be held from 6:30 - 8:30pm on May 8th.

The exhibition will run through July. Hours are 9 - 5 Monday - Friday. 

She would like to gather former students and their parents for the opening.

Paintings and poetry span over two decades spent as a classroom teacher in Los Angeles, Denver, Honolulu and Shoreline, where she taught at Highland Terrace, Parkwood, and Einstein.

Pleasant stopped teaching in 2007 in order to return to school to study Art. She went on to exhibit work grounded in an exploration of generational transition and continues the thread in this current series.

A coming generational shift portends as more and more young people become involved in politics and social activism, the timing seemed right for this particular body of work. It is a looking back and a looking forward at the same time.

Her experience with students has given her great confidence in the potential of young people, evidenced in their enthusiasm, passion and ability to problem solve.

Paintings combining flat opaque and voluminous painterly figures lend to the sense of the changing and unfinished nature of life. There is always more to come. The bright colors and sherbet palette and the integration of abstracted shapes reflect the innocence of the age and hopefulness for the future. In looking back,

Pleasant attended the Art Institute of Seattle and the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle studying under Mark Kang O'Higgins in the Drawing and Painting Atelier. She has exhibited in Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Amsterdam and was one of 12 artists featured in 2014 by the Woman's Caucus of Art.



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Photos: Cherry trees in full bloom at UW Quad



Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

The University of Washington's Yoshino cherry trees are in prime bloom this week. In 1962 the trees were transplanted on the Quad section of the campus.



In 1912 then Tokyo mayor Yuko Ozaki donated cherry trees to various cities in the United States to mark the friendship between the two countries.

Thirty four were planted in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum.



Later thirty-one of these trees were transferred onto the university campus. There are still many of these hundred trees which are still there to be enjoyed by everyone.



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Op-Ed: Active shooter events - our world today

Chief Steve Sutton
Lake Forest Park Police
By Chief C. Stephen Sutton
Lake Forest Park Police Department

In light of the Parkland/Stoneman Douglas High School shooting a few weeks ago and the Great Mills High School shooting yesterday in St. Mary's County, there has been an increase in questions about police agencies and active shooter responses.

What does that mean for Lake Forest Park?

First, our citizens should understand that our department follows, practices and trains to current protocols and training for Active Shooters and responses using the ALERRT national standard. This standard has been adopted by the FBI and many agencies across the country, including the King County Sheriff’s Office. Our training is on-going and relevant.

Second, LFPPD trains every year and addresses Active Shooter Events and Responses (ASER) as part of our on-going yearly training. In November 2017, we jointly hosted at the LFP Town Center one of the largest ASER training events in the region to focus on threat response in a commercial environment as well as focusing on Rescue Task Forces (RTF) and Warm Zone extractions with our Fire/Rescue partners. Embedded in that was supervisor and command staff training, to train supervisors in using the Incident Command System (ICS) in conjunction with this type of event.

Third, LFPPD takes all threats seriously and if presented with active intelligence about a threat or threatening person or group, will utilize available assets and resources to investigate and act upon the threat(s). As a department, we work closely with our partners at Shoreline PD as well as risk management staff at the Shoreline School District.

Fourth, LFPPD leads the way in regard to ASER training. We began our training in the last decade and have continued since then. We recognize the need and with the support of the City Council as well as the Shoreline School District and local businesses, we regularly train to potential threats. We frequently train with our elementary schools on lockdown and active shooter drills. We train our citizens on Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE). Finally, we train with our fire and rescue personnel for RTFs and Warm Zone extractions and were one of the first agencies to adopt this and work with those concepts.

The Lake Forest Park Police Department leads the way in regard to Active Shooter Events and Responses. As an agency that values and encourages continuous training, we embrace what we have learned but continue to train to meet the changing threats and responses at all levels of the department. That training translates to real value to our citizens and region and they can be proud of what our state accredited agency has and will continue to do with ASERs and other active threats. Please remain vigilant at home, at work, and where you travel.



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Plans are still being made for Shoreline Place (Sears)

The Shoreline Place open house attracted a lot of attendees, but Merlone Geier Partners is far from having concrete plans to share.

They are still in the evaluation process, deciding whether the existing building can be remodeled or whether it should be torn down.

They do plan to include housing on site, with the most likely location being at the back of the building where the catalog sales were housed.

The property they purchased is 17 acres pus the 5 acre parking lot currently used by Shoreline CC. It includes the Sears building, the US bank, and the area where the farmers market sets up.

The farmers market will continue on the site. Central Market owns its own land and is not part of the reconstruction.

The city is working to redesign the street along the south perimeter, for better access and traffic flow.

Consultants hired by the city suggested over 80 names for the new site, with the final name being Shoreline Place. The signs on the site are in bad shape and will be replaced with Shoreline Place signs.

So the old names are "Sears" and "Aurora Square". The new name is "Shoreline Place."

A lot of residents in the survey asked for restaurants, so that is definitely part of their deliberations.

They are taking their time and will be communicating with citizens when they have a final design.

--Diane Hettrick



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Found: Dan Short 3-22-18

We found Dan Short. He was standing in front of St. Joseph's Carmelite Monastery at 22nd Ave NE and NE 147th St.

Here's some history of the Carmelites from their webpage

"The Carmelite Nuns were admitted to the Order in 1452, and in the 16th century St. Teresa of Avila initiated a reform of the Order that began in Spain, spread throughout the world, and led to the establishment of the Teresian Carmel of which we are a part.

"In 1790, four Carmelite Nuns from Flanders in Belgium crossed the Atlantic Ocean to make the first foundation at Port Tobacco, Maryland. Eventually this settlement of nuns moved to Baltimore. St. Joseph’s Monastery in Seattle was founded in 1908 by a little band of four nuns who ventured from the Baltimore Carmel by train at the request of Archbishop Edward O’Dea. St. Joseph’s Monastery is the 7th Carmelite Monastery to be founded in the United States and the first on the West Coast."

Their current five acre site was purchased in 1956 and in 1965 the buildings were complete for the nuns to move in.

Did you know? If you didn't there will be another chance next week.



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Call for young actors: Missoula Children’s Theatre is coming back to Shoreline

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Group auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of the "Pied Piper" will be held on Monday, June 18 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (auditions begin promptly at 4pm, no late students are accepted) in the Shoreline Room of the Shoreline Center (north end) 

Approximately 60 local students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade will be cast to appear in the show. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play, but with upwards of 60 roles available, there's room for many performers.

Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 30 minutes after the audition.

There is no fee for kids to audition. If your child is selected, you will be asked to pay the registration fee of $90 directly after the audition.

If your young thespian is interested in auditioning, register them through this website.

There will about 10 lead characters that stay for the first rehearsal AFTER the audition on Monday night, June 18 from 6:30-8:30pm. If your child is one of them, plan on going out and getting them a snack/dinner or bring something to the audition at 4pm that he/she can eat after. We will not be providing any food or drinks after the audition.

Rehearsals will be conducted June 18 through 22 from 4:00 to 8:30pm at Shoreline Center. Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week and, if selected, be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the conclusion of the audition. Cast members scheduled for the full 4½ hours of rehearsal will be asked to bring a sack lunch, dinner or snack.

The performance will be held on Saturday, June 23 at 1pm and will be presented at the Shoreline Center Auditorium, during the Shoreline Arts Festival.

The students in the cast will be called for dress rehearsal before the performance that day. All those cast must be available for the performance. 

One free performance ticket will be given to each student who auditions; additional tickets are available for $10 each online or at the door.

For any questions, contact Lisa Palmatier at the Arts Council by email or by calling 206-417-4645.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Survey on reserved permit parking for transit customers

Mountlake Terrace park n ride garage
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
King County Metro and Sound Transit are seeking public feedback on a parking permit system that would allow customers to pay for reserved spaces at some park-and-rides.

Customers can take an online survey through March 31, or visit the website to learn more and find a calendar of drop-in informational sessions.

Permit parking is already available for carpoolers who drive together to select park-and-rides. This proposal would expand that program to offer permits to solo drivers as well.

Drivers without permits would still be able to use park-and-rides on a first-come, first-serve basis.



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Shorewood softball v Lynnwood Mar 21


BATTERY

LYNNWOOD: ABBY YOUNG, JAYDEN ANGELL (2), ALEX RIEFLIN AND MADDY RYAN(CATCHER)
SHOREWOOD: BONNIE PAULSON AND ALLISON NAMBA

HIGHLIGHTS

LYNNWOOD: JAYDEN ANGELL 3-6
ABBY YOUNG 4-4
HANNAH SWARTZ 3-4 (2B)

SHOREWOOD: ALLISON NAMBA 2-6 (2B AND GAME WINNING 2RBI SINGLE)
BONNIE PAULSON 3-4 (2B )
MEGGAN MCCASLIN 2-2

--Paul Jensen



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Shorecrest tennis v Stanwood v Rain

Belle Saunders plays under a dark sky
Photo by R Mann
Shorecrest Tennis Defeats Stanwood 4-0
3/21 vs Stanwood at Kellogg MS
SC 4 Stanwood 0 SC Record 2-1

The Scots were able to secure four quick victories before the rain brought the match to a screeching halt. Luckily, that was enough wins to secure a team victory, bringing the team record to 2-1.

Shorecrest is listed first.

Anna Burke
Photo by R. Mann
Singles

#1 Kate Ivens v Avery Zill DNF
#2 Sophie Ivens v Lucy Cunningham DNF
#3 Anna Burke def. Shawna Lingrey 6-1,6-1
#4 Bella Saunders def. Maddie Rueckert 6-1, 6-0

Doubles

#1 Sydney Leek/Kim Tran def. Hannah Grierson/Samantha Pierce 6-2,6-2
#2 Emma Leek/Coco Hart def. Ashley Peterson/Ana Sulantey 6-3,6-0
#3Alyssa Oshiro/Cindy Luo v Tori Killinger/Mariza Givens DNF

--Coach Rob Mann



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Toys For Tots collecting money and merchandise from donors at Toys R Us this weekend

On Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, donations of cash and merchandise will be collected for Toys For Tots Snohomish county at the Toys R Us store in Lynnwood on 18601 Alderwood Mall Parkway 98036.

Toys R Us is closing all of its stores and holding clearance sales to dispose of their merchandise.

Toys for Tots says: Please join us as we bid a Fond Farewell to a Partner that helped us serve our children/youth for more than a decade!

Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 10am to 6pm
Sunday, March 25, 2018 - 11am to 5pm



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Kenmore rowing club operates out of Logboom Park



Kenmore Rowing Club, an emerging rowing club currently operating out of Logboom Park and Rhododendron Park in Kenmore, is anticipating the start of its fourth season.

KRC is a partner in the Kenmore Waterfront Activity Center group which also includes a kayak club, dragon boat classes, and canoeing.

Beginning in April, Kenmore Rowing will offer classes for novice and experienced adult rowers, week-long summer camps for junior rowers, and monthly open house opportunities for people who have never rowed and would like to try it out before they sign up for a novice class.

You can find information about Kenmore Rowing Club at their webpage or you can email for more information.



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Shorewood tennis v Arlington

WesCo Prep tennis 3 / 21 / 18
@ Shorewood

SHOREWOOD 6 ARLINGTON 0
number 3 doubles rained out * team match completed

Singles

Bretta Peterson SW def. Ashley Kolbeck ARL 6-3, 6-4
Maddie Bong SW def. Margarita Muro ARL 6-1, 6-4
Brynn Morrison SW def. Ellie Kikuchi ARL 6-3, 6-0
Shay Ryder SW def. Abby Weber ARL 6-3, 6-0

Doubles

Katie Taylor / Emily McDowell SW def. Mina Cameron / Emily Gonzalez ARL 6-2, 6-1
Michelle Yang / Nicole Nelson SW def. Grace Bynum / Kourtney Krause ARL 6-4, 6-2
Tess Galley / Samantha Rand SW vs Allison / Jade Blue ARL ( match rained out )

Shorewood dominated in singles and doubles over their Arlington opponents in sweeping all matches for a 6-0 win. The third doubles match was not finished due to rain. Freshman Brynn Morrison won her third match of the season to improve her record to 3-1. Bretta Peterson won her second straight match at number 1 singles.

Shorewood hosts Snohomish on Monday March 26th with the match starting at 3:30pm.


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Community Forum: Understanding our kids’ anxiety— and how to help

Understanding Our Kids’ Anxiety—And How To Help

A community forum co-sponsored by the Shoreline Hi Cap Advocacy Group and the Shoreline Special Needs PTSA is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2018, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

The event will be held in the Shoreline Room at the Shoreline Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline in the north end of the complex.

Childcare provided by the Dale Turner YMCA in the Spartan Room next to the Shoreline Room (see details below)

Program Highlights:

Are you concerned about your child’s anxiety? Looking for more ways to help? You’re not alone!

Connect with other parents and learn about:
  • societal stressors and causes of anxiety
  • ways that Shoreline schools are providing emotional and social support for students
  • mindfulness practices and other strategies to reduce your child’s (and your own) anxiety
Free event – open to all Shoreline Schools' families

Dale Turner YMCA childcare:
A limited number of free childcare spots are available via RSVP - first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in childcare, email shoreline.hicap.advocacy@gmail.com with your name, the number of child(ren), and their names and ages. Child must be potty-trained.

Panelists will include:

Dr. Lori Lynass has over 20 years of experience working to support student, families and schools. She has worked directly with over 700 schools, in over 90 districts and 3 state departments of education on their implementation of academic and behavioral systems of support. She is the proud parent of two Shoreline students, ages 9 and 12.

Tom Doggett is in his second year as counselor at Lake Forest Park Elementary. Mr. Doggett leads mindfulness practices regularly with the LFP student body. Prior to becoming a school counselor, he worked with as a children’s advocate at a shelter for survivors of domestic violence.

Sara Harvey Yao is a leadership consultant who has developed and trained more than 4,000 leaders across the globe. Ms. Yao specializes in helping leaders navigate pressure and stress by staying present in the moment, and is the author of two books, Get Present and Drop In: Lead With Deeper Presence and Courage. She has two children, ages 12 and 15, attending Shoreline schools.

Linette Bixby is a WA State Certified Teacher and Certified Mindful Schools Instructor. Ms. Bixby has provided mindfulness instruction for staff and students at Kellogg, LFP and Shorecrest, and has conducted small group stress reduction sessions for teens. She is a Shoreline resident and parent of two kids, ages 16 and 20.

Cher Anderton, MSW, LSWAIC, is a mental health therapist in Shoreline whose practice focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression and parent coaching. Mrs. Anderton is also a certified Positive Discipline Parent Instructor and a school counselor at Echo Lake Elementary. She and her husband are Shoreline residents and have four children, ages 17, 16, 13 and 11.

You may send questions for guest speakers in advance to Special Needs PTA or to Shoreline HiCap



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Shorecrest tennis v Marysville Pilchuck Mar 20

Emma Leek serving
Photo by Rob Mann
WesCo 2A/3A varsity girls tennis
Shorecrest v Marysville Pilchurch
At Totem Middle School
SC 7 - MP 1
SC overall record 1-1

Shorecrest swept the match 7-0. The SC singles were dominant in this second match of the year. The doubles had to persevere a bit longer in three close matches, but the end they were all able to prevai

Kim Tran serving
Photo by Rob Mann
Singles

1  Kate Ivens v Hayley Dixon 6-1  6-0  W
2  Sophie Ivens v Mariah Prater  6-1  6-0  W
3  Anna Burke v Paige Bramer  6-1  6-0  W
4  Belle Saunders vs Cheyenne Coe  6-3  6-0  W

Doubles

1  Sydney Leek / Kim Tran v Dana Bichel / Taylor Bichel  7-5  6-7 (10-12) 10-7  W
2  Emma Leek / Coco Hart v Katie Stuart / Athene Rondeau  7-5  6-2  W
3  Katie Jerauld / Hannah Cote v Kristina Gret / Taylor Martin  5-7  7-6 (7-4) 10-6  W



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Bitter Lake Egg Hunt Mar 31 for ages 10 and under



Bitter Lake Community Center Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 31, 2018
10 am sharp!

Bitter Lake Annex at 13040 Greenwood Ave N, 98133

The event is FREE, and will be divided into age groups with designated “hunting areas”.



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Coffee with Mayor Johnson Saturday

Have coffee with Mayor Jeff Johnson
What’s on Your Mind? Come to Coffee with the Mayor on Saturday, March 24, 2018

Lake Forest Park Mayor Johnson would like to hear from you!

Bring your interests, comments, concerns and praises to chat with the Mayor over coffee. Whether you are a business owner, community member, or just a curious neighbor, he would love to see you there.

All coffee hours are informal and open to the public.

Saturday, March 24, 2018, 9:00 to 10:30am, Lake Forest Park City Hall, upstairs in the Council Chambers.

Coffee and pastries will be served.



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Photo: It's spring

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Magnolia trees are ready to blossom. Taken on 14th in Innis Arden,



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UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins: Black Holes and Our New View of the Universe

Joey Shapiro Key speaker at PUB talk.
Astrophysicist Joey Shapiro Key, assistant professor, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Washington Bothell will be the presenter at Pub Night Tuesday.

 “LIGO, Black Holes and Our New View of the Universe,” a Pub Night Talk cosponsored by the University of Washington Bothell and McMenamins.

 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Doors open at 6pm.

Hayne’s Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell.

 Key explains gravitational wave detectors that allow us to study the cosmic collisions of black holes and neutron stars and to peer deeper into the history of the universe. Followed by Q/A. All ages welcome. Free.




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Work party at Twin Ponds Park south on Saturday


New Work Party on Saturday, March 24 10:00 to 1:00pm

After eight work parties along Thornton Creek, Shoreline volunteers have removed vast amounts of weeds from a large area and replaced them with native shrubs and trees.

With our warmer weather, the new plantings should spring to life and attract new wildlife along the creek. With plans to restore habitat in a wider area, the Restoration Stewards sponsored by the Washington Native Plant Society continue to need new volunteers.
 
You may join us this Saturday at the work site adjacent to the parking lot in the southern end of the park located along First Ave one block north of 149th St. Avoid the lot at 155th St. The lot could be full so 149th St and vicinity is an alternative place to park.

We will supply tools, gloves, water and light snacks or bring your own. We work in any weather so dress for rain or cold and wear boots as well as sunscreen and hat if needed.

Please email to let us know you are coming or for questions. 



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Robotic donation from SMART Technologies benefits Mechatronic students

From left: Greg McNee, Senior Director Software Development at SMART Technologies and Shoreline instructors Keith Smith, Jeff Purdy, and Kory Dean. Far right: EPSON Prosix robotic arm. Photo courtesy Shoreline CC.


SMART Technologies in Seattle recently donated an Epson Prosix robotic arm to Shoreline Community College’s Mechatronics program, diversifying the robotics education students gain at the College.

“It’s an exciting addition to our training tools,” said robotics instructor Jeff Purdy. “Employers look for a range of robotics experience, and while our graduates have always been able to demonstrate a breadth of knowledge, familiarity with another system, the Epson Prosix, will definitely expand their job readiness.”

Students currently train on five FANUC robots including a welding robot. The Epson Prosix is a six-axis arm on a linear rail, allowing the robot to operate in a larger space than Shoreline’s current arms.

“Epson robots are prevalent in a broad range of industries, even those beyond the manufacturing of aerospace parts, which is a focus of Shoreline’s program. It makes sense for us to introduce students to other robot types that are out there in the automation world,” said Purdy. “It allows students to learn the differences and similarities, and to better prepare for what they might encounter when they go to work.”

SMART Technologies had been looking for a home for the arm when Jim Eanes, a software development engineer at the company, saw an article about the College’s Mechatronics program in The Seattle Times and reached out to Shoreline.

Instructors had already been discussing expanding the robot types offered in the program when SMART made contact about the arm. “It was a win-win,” said Purdy.

The arm arrived at Shoreline’s facility March 2, and students will begin training on it as soon as it’s assembled at the College.

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32nd District Democrats caucus Saturday

The 32nd District Democrats invite you to join your Democratic friends and neighbors as they come together as a Party to elect delegates to the State Convention in Wenatchee in June, and to pass their 2018 platform.

Saturday, March 24th, 10:00am - 3:00pm (doors open at 9:00am)

Shoreline Community College PUB, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

All voters registered in the 32nd Legislative District who declare themselves to be Democrats are eligible to participate. You can preregister here to save time!

This year the 32nd will be electing 11 delegates and 6 alternates to the Washington State Democratic Convention in Wenatchee on June 15th - 16th.

We will also be amending and passing our proposed platform, which states the values and priorities of our local party. The proposed rules and platform can be found here.

Frequently Asked Questions

For any questions not listed below, or to request disability accommodations, please email

How do I run for delegate?

Any registered voter in the 32nd Legislative District who declares themselves a Democrat may run for delegate. If you are interested in running for delegate, please fill out this form and bring it with you to the Caucus. There will also be copies available to fill out at the caucus site. Each candidate for delegate will have up to 1 minute to address the caucus, before we vote by ballot. The top 11 vote receivers, adjusted for gender balance, will be elected delegate, the next 6 will be elected alternate. If you are unable to attend the Caucus but wish to run, please email a completed form and a statement of declaration of your candidacy and party affiliation to carin.chase@32democrats.org.

We strongly recommend you send your declaration by March 23rd. Your declaration will be read for up to 1 minute at the caucus in place of a spe

Do you need volunteers?

Yes! We would love volunteers to help with counting ballots, signing people in, and other important duties on-site. We also have opportunities in advance of the caucus. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact caucus@32democrats.org.

Is this event free? Can I donate?

It is free to attend the caucus, but there is a recommended donation of $10 to help us cover the cost of this venue and the materials we use during the caucus, such as copies of the proposed platform. We are a volunteer run, not-for-profit organization that does not receive funding from the state party or campaigns to host this expensive event. We would appreciate your generous support!

You can also become a member of the 32nd District Democrats for just $20, or $32 for whole family in a household, which will give you voting privileges for the year, including on our endorsements!

I'm busy at 10 AM, can I arrive late?

While we would love for everyone to arrive on time, we will be taking votes until close to 2:00pm, or possibly even 3:00pm, and late arrivals can still be credentialed to vote whenever they arrive.

I'm busy later in the day, can I leave early?

While we would love for everyone to stay until the very end, we understand that Saturdays are busy family times. You may leave early, but you will not be able to direct a proxy to vote on items after you go.

Is proxy voting allowed?

No, per state party rules there is no proxy voting allowed

Who can attend?

This is an open meeting and all community members of any age or citizenship status may attend and enjoy our speakers and conversation about important issues. In order to vote, you must be a registered voter in the 46th Legislative District (or a 17-year-old who will turn 18 on or before November 6, 2018) who declares yourself to be a Democrat.




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Youth Mental Health First Aid training at St. Luke


Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

St. Luke Catholic Parish's Mental Health Ministry will be sponsoring the Youth Mental Health First Aid training on April 15 and 22, 1-5pm. This training will be held in the auditorium at 17533 St. Luke Pl. N. in Shoreline

You must attend both dates to complete the training. The cost is $10 and the registration deadline is April 8th. Contact Anisa Ralls for more information and to register.



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Save June 16 for the 16th Annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Market

Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park June 16, 2018

The garden tour committee has scouted out six gardens for this year’s tour.

Each one has unique features to delight gardeners, photographers, artists and outdoor enthusiasts.

These sneak preview days of spring are tantalizing gardeners with anticipation about what to plant and where to plant.

The market at the garden tour features local nurseries with many unusual plant species that thrive in our moderate northwest environment.

Artists will showcase garden art including birdhouses, glassworks and other garden delights.

You won’t want to miss this wonderful community event so mark your calendars now!

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Dark Corners of the City: Literary Murder in Seattle

Volunteer Park is a favorite of mystery writers
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Dark Corners of the City: Literary Murder in Seattle. If you're a murder mystery fan, there's everything to love about that topic.

Seattle has a reputation as a haven for mystery writers. The moody, overcast skies. Constant rain. A population afflicted with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

If you're a writer, all you need is a computer and you can live anywhere.

Signing line
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


We have home-grown mystery authors. J.A. Jance, Earl Emerson. K.K. Beck, Mary Daheim, Aaron Elkins, and others who use the northwest as a setting.

Kevin O'Brien and David B. Williams were positively cheerful about the topic in their presentation and book signing at Third Place Books on Monday.

Local authors themselves, they have a perfect collaboration. Williams writes books about Seattle - its corners, its Hidden Haunts (one of his books), places to walk (Seattle Walks). O'Brien writes the murders (Hide Your Fear, You’ll Miss Me When I'm Gone, Disturbed).

And a selfie at Third Place
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Together they collaborated on Dark Corners. On Monday, they bantered back and forth while they shared their secrets with the mystery fans who came to hear them. They came with maps and photos - a whole lecture on where to stash a body and why the history of the location made it such a perfect spot.

The juxtaposition of two cheerful authors cracking jokes about creepy and dark places was entertaining.

Dark Corners of the City: Literary Murder in Seattle, by Kevin O'Brien and David Williams can be ordered from Third Place Books, 206-366-3333.


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Correction: Master Gardeners Plant Sale 2018 - May 4-5

The Center for Urban Horticulture (CUH) 2018 Master Gardener Plant Sale is scheduled for May 4th and 5th. (A previous article had 2017 dates).


Discover how best to Garden Big in Small Spaces
FREE entry and FREE parking!

Friday, May 4 (4pm-8pm) and Saturday, May 5 (9am-5pm)
UW Center for Urban Horticulture (CUH), 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle

Here’s what you will find:
  • A huge variety of unusual heirloom perennials, rhododendrons, native plants, veggies and herbs along with the best tomato choices around. These plants are known to grow well in our PNW climate.
  • Best of all, have a gardening question? Ask-a-Master Gardener information booth to answer your plant questions and diagnose insect and disease problems.
  • Free parking nearby BUT please do NOT park in the neighborhood adjacent to CUH. Help us to be good neighbors.
  • Over two dozen specialty plant and garden vendors for great Mother’s Day gifts!
  • Great Plant Picks booth. Here you learn more about selecting outstanding plants for the maritime Pacific Northwest gardens.


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Affordable Housing Explained

Colonial Gardens is considered workforce housing in Shoreline.
It is open to applicants of all ages and accepts Section 8 vouchers. Photo courtesy KCHA 

By Sam Tilford

Affordable housing is a broad term which can be used and interpreted in a variety of ways, but undoubtedly affects a large portion of the community.

For years the term “affordable housing” was used synonymously with “low income housing”. However, affordable housing is a much more accurate reflection of the broadened range of affordable housing programs and recipients.

The simplified definition of affordable housing refers to housing that is rented at below market rents and serves households at or below 80 percent of the area median income. This means that candidates must make less than 80 percent of their area median income -- with family size in consideration -- to qualify.

"Affordable rent" as defined by Seattle (and Shoreline) government means that the monthly rent plus tenant paid utilities and any mandatory recurring fees required as a condition of tenancy for the unit does not exceed 30 percent of the monthly imputed median income for qualifying units.

Ultimately, the definition of “affordable housing” is ambiguous in that it applies to a plethora of people and situations. There are those in affordable housing who cannot afford to rent anywhere else and there are those who make enough to rent elsewhere but choose to utilize the opportunity to save.

The only true requirement of affordable housing is that tenants must meet median income requirements and pay rent. However, within the confines of that lies stipulations.

Briarwood Apartments is subsidized housing. It is open to seniors 62+ and persons with disabilities. Photo courtesy KCHA

Affordable housing in Shoreline is made possible by the Property Tax Exemption Program (PTE), the Multifamily Tax Exemption Program (MFTE) and the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.

The Property Tax Exemption Program is offered to developers who meet affordable housing standards. Established in 2002 and simplified in 2015, the 12-year affordable program only applies to improvements on buildings; the land value continues to be taxed. After the 12 year period ends, developers will begin to pay both.

In order to qualify, developers must commit 20 percent of a project's units -- with a minimum of four units -- to qualified renters at affordable rates. These rates are determined by a person's income relating to the AMI and unit size.

  • Studios and one bedroom units must be affordable to those earning 70% of the King County AMI.
  • Two bedroom or larger units must be affordable to those earning 80% of the King County AMI.

The Multifamily Tax Exemption Program provides a tax exemption on new multifamily buildings in exchange for setting aside 20-25% of the homes as income- and rent-restricted. By supporting mixed-income residential development in the urban centers, the MFTE program ensures affordability as the community grows. Much like the National Affordable Housing Act, it seeks to provide affordable housing to families.

Established in 1937, the U.S. Housing Act -- or the Wagner-Steagall Act -- set a standard for low-income subsidized housing in America. This seminal legislation has been amended and expanded upon by Congress many times since to create a variety of housing programs. These amendments and expansions include the Gonzalez-Cranston National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 which states that every American family should be able to afford a decent home in a suitable environment. Others like the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created the Section 8 program and the Community Development Block Grant program.

Ballinger Homes is subsidized housing. It is open to families, seniors aged 55+ and disabled persons. One of the most popular housing developments in Shoreline, it offers youth and teen programs by Homework Factory, after-school mentoring, counseling, parenting classes, adult ESL classes, life skills classes, citizenship classes and adult basic education classes. Photo courtesy KCHA


In Shoreline, affordable housing is made possible by the King County Housing Authority (KCHA). Established in 1939, KCHA provides rental housing and rental assistance to more than 55,000 people -- or over 19,000 households -- in King County who earn less than the King County Adjusted Median Income (AMI).

  • KCHA owns and manages more than 4,269 units of federally funded housing, primarily in King county, for families, elderly and people with disabilities.
  • An additional 5,731 units of low- and moderate- income housing are financed through tax credits or tax-exempt bonds.
  • Federally funded Section 8 Vouchers help more than 12,000 households rent affordable housing on the private market in King County. With a voucher, tenants pay at least 30 percent, but generally not more than 40 percent, of their household income for rent and utilities depending on the neighborhood and apartment they select. More than 2,500 vouchers are reserved for people with unique needs, such as homeless families and people with disabilities.

KCHA provides a broad range of housing at varying levels of affordability. This spectrum includes anyone; from formerly homeless to families saving to buy a home.
  • For federally subsidized housing -- or public housing and Section 8 -- rent is on a sliding scale, where household incomes average around 18 percent of AMI and rent can average around $200-500 per month depending on family size.
  • In workforce housing that is not federally subsidized household income averages 58% of the median income but there is considerable variation in household income. Workforce housing typically involves people who are saving -- whether to get out of debt or purchase a home. In many cases it provides opportunities through resident programming. 
  • KCHA offers the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program which helps residents reach financial independence. They also offer after school programs and guidelines for parents
  • At places like the Ballinger Commons the KCHA targets working households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. Many of these locations -- including the Ballinger Commons -- are not subsidized meaning they have no income requirements other than tenants being able to afford rent.
  • However, in newly acquired locations -- such as Ballinger Commons -- incomes will initially be higher -- closer to 80% of AMI on average. As places become more affordable this percentage will slowly come down.
Ronald Commons is an affordable housing development in Shoreline owned by the Compass Housing Alliance. It features a 12,000 square foot Hopelink Integrated Service Center and food bank. The Integrated Service Center includes a food bank, family services and financial education/assistance for low-income households. Photo by Steven H. Robinson


To a lesser extent, affordable housing is provided in Shoreline by Compass Housing / Hopelink, Cristwood Senior Living and Westminster Church.

Quick guide to “affordable housing in Shoreline”

Non-profit housing:
  • Cristwood Senior Living
  • Ronald Commons
  • Westminster Manor
Subsidized housing for families:
  • Ballinger Homes
  • Peppertree Apartments
Seniors / disabled housing
  • Briarwood Apartments
  • Echo Cove - 4 units only out of two large buildings
  • Lake House
  • Northridge I
  • Northridge II
  • Paramount House
  • Westminster Manor
Workforce housing:
  • Ballinger Commons
  • Colonial Gardens
  • Meadowbrook Apartments
  • Woodlawn North in Lake Forest Park



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