Youth tennis camp with Arnie Moreno this summer - Skills & Drills

Monday, May 7, 2018

Photo by Arnie Moreno
Coach Arnie Moreno is having a six day tennis camp at Shorewood courts this summer: three days after the last day of school and three days at the end of July.

If you are looking for a local youth tennis camp and do not belong to a tennis club, for beginners, intermediates and advanced players, sign up for the Summer Skills and Drills tennis camp.

Coach Moreno teaches tennis skills in fun and challenging practice sessions. Each session is two hours. You can sign up for all six or choose lessons to attend.

Summer Tennis Skills and Drills 2018
Arnie Moreno, PTR Certified Tennis Instructor
  • Shorewood High School Girls Varsity Tennis Coach
  • Shorewood High School Boys Varsity Tennis Coach
  • Seattle P–I Girls Tennis Coach of the Year 2005
  • King 5 “Coach that makes a Difference” Feb. 2008
  • Washington State University “ Educator of Excellence” Award 2007
  • Marysville Junior Tennis Team Coach
  • City of Marysville tennis instructor
Location: Shorewood HS tennis courts 17300 Fremont Ave N.
Time/ Days: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY 10am to 12 noon
Dates: June 29, July 2, 6, 23, 25, 27
LAST DAY OF CAMP JULY OF CAMP July 27
  • July 31st make up date only for rain out lessons
  • Call instructor for dates of make up lessons 206-412-3191
6 two hour lessons for $120 or $ 20 per lesson
  • Family plan – more than one family member in the camp : 
    • 6 lessons for $100 per student or $16.50 / date
Checks payable to Arnie Moreno or pay by lesson or number of lessons you plan to take.

Mail payment or bring to first day of practice.
  • 18904 32nd Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Ball Machine - Live ball drills - Fundamentals
Games and Matches - Skill drills – Strategy

All levels of skill
  • Beginners to advance
  • Middle school to high school
Racquet provided if need - balls provided

Required by first week of tennis camp: emergency contact and insurance coverage information

Call Arnie Moreno 206-412-3191 or email to sign up



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Correction: Killdeer - not Snowy plover

Photo by Bruce Hill

The beautiful bird with the demanding chicks is a Killdeer - not a Snowy plover.

According to Bird Lady Christine Southwick:

Killdeer will nest in the open, almost anywhere — their nest is a scape in the rocks, even road shoulders, sometimes in the edge of a less-used lawn.

An easy way to identify Killdeer (besides their loud “Killdeer call), is the double necklace at the top of their breast — they are the only birds in this area that you will see with that double marking at the throat.

The babies are “precocial”, meaning that they are born fully developed (though small) and can start feeding themselves immediately. They stay around their parents for protection.

Snowy Plovers are on the endangered list, and are only found on sandy areas — here in Washington on the coast.

A small pale bird, humans disturbance of their hard-to-see nests on the beaches has reduced their numbers to the point that “Washington State lists it as endangered, and both Partners in Flight and the Washington Gap Analysis include it on their 'at-risk' list.”



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May is Mental Health Month: please support Forefront in Shoreline Schools

By Lisa Surowiec

Last summer, an extraordinary thing happened.

On the evening of July 17, parents from Shorewood and Shorecrest, and a representative from the City of Shoreline, met with two women with Forefront in Schools to talk about bringing a suicide prevention program into Shoreline Schools.

Leading up to this meeting, parents met with administrators from both high schools and secured support for it, if funding were in place.

If you've ever tried to introduce a program into a school, you know what a heavy lift this is - building administrators are rightfully, if sometimes frustratingly, fiercely protective of their staff and will not commit to programming lightly.

Armed with the knowledge of that support, this group came together - all having different reasons for wanting to press forward. What this group knows:
  • Shoreline mirrors the National average of teenagers self-identifying as depressed - 20% of our kids fall into this category
  • Suicide is preventable, and talking about it reduces the likelihood of death by suicide, but...
  • Most of us don't know how to recognize the signs, and don't know what to do with that information if we do
  • Safe storage of prescription drugs and guns significantly reduces the opportunity for an irreversible choice, but we need to talk about this and take it seriously as a community
  • Suicide can touch teens in many ways - as a personal struggle, in friends or classmates, in parents or family members, in neighbors or other community members, in teachers or other adult mentors

The timing was tight; Forefront works in cohorts of schools in 3-year programs which come up with plans, identify resources, train staff, train parents, and train students. They were unsure whether they would be starting another cohort the next year, and the stars were aligning for Shoreline to join this cohort.



After that meeting, there was still significant work to do to ensure the District's comfort with how a program like this would impact our school community. Ultimately, all levels of the district gave their approval, and a fundraising campaign launched.

The total investment in Forefront is $12,500 per school per year for those 3 years. With fantastic community support, Year One was funded, and $5000 seeded Year Two.

The idea behind Forefront is to provide a sustainable program that remains in place after the three years of work are complete. Students, parents, counselors, teachers, and administrators train forward, creating a community network of resources. We will then have not only identified resources, but grown them from our own pool.

Over the last several months the Shoreline School District High Schools have met, discussed, identified some of the barriers, and praised the strengths of their community, both individually and at large. Both schools have done tremendous work on their individual and district crisis plans.

They have sat down individually and together and revised every page of their plan. Additionally, both have come together and discussed some of the barriers for families, such as community resources, with a huge parent voice echoing the need.

The teachers are also planning their LEARN training day. The administrators have been working on the policy piece; reviewing and revising the current policy to be more inclusive of suicide prevention, continued education for their staff, and supportive wording. Moving forward, they will be working on completing a draft of their crisis plan, policy, and trainings.

In March, both schools were involved in a community Parent Night to teach the LEARN curriculum to other parents. The room was packed, and there are plans to get a second event on the calendar.



May is Mental Health month, and during this month, we have a donor match to increase your impact!

Forefront in the Schools is excited that there’s not just one, but two opportunities, to stretch your support through a pool of matching funds.

An anonymous donor from Shoreline’s community recognizes that Forefront is not just bringing tools and resources to help Shoreline high schools develop a comprehensive suicide prevention and mental health program, but it is also working to bring the entire community together to transform the conversation around these issues.

Our generous donor will match gifts from Shoreline supporters dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000. In order to access this match, you must give by June 1, 2018.

In addition to the Shoreline match, we have an anonymous donor who will match all gifts by 50% received by June 30, 2018. Your gift will generate additional funds to support the entire cohort. Please consider making a contribution today to take advantage of both matching opportunities to increase your gift by 150%!

With your support, together we can foster a world that openly addresses suicide and mental health with compassion and where every individual acts on their capacity to prevent suicide.

Please make a gift today or send a check, payable to the UW Foundation, to UW School of Social Work, Advancement Office, Box 354900, Seattle, WA 98195. In the memo section of the check please write: Forefront in the Schools Shoreline.

Read more about the program HERE

Donate directly to the program HERE

Follow Forefront in Shoreline Schools on Facebook for articles, resources, and updates: @ForefrontSWSC



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Free smoke alarms (installed) from the Red Cross - register NOW

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
Did you know that smoke alarms don't last forever?

Just because you have one in your home doesn't mean it will work when you need it.

The Red Cross is offering to give Shoreline residents a high quality alarm - and install it.

All you have to do is sign up (right away) and be home this Saturday, May 12, 2018, between 10am and approximately 2pm.

Register online at GetAsmokeAlarm.org OR call 206-720-5282 and talk with someone or leave a message with your name, phone number, number of floors in your home, number of bedrooms, and confirm you will be home for installation.

The Red Cross thinks it's a good thing to spend a little money to prevent trouble - and it's to your benefit.


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Dances of Universal Peace in Shoreline - And looking for a new venue

Please join us for Dances of Universal Peace for our last time at the Shoreline Community Acupuncture Clinic - 18505 Firlands Way N. beginning at 7:30pm this Friday, May 11. 

Important NOTE: After this month we will not be able to use this space, and are actively seeking a new venue. If you know of a space that might accommodate approximately 20-25 dancers in circle dances and would like to give and receive the blessing of spiritual practices from all of humanity, please contact us. We meet every second Friday of the month.

The dances draw from spiritual poetry, scripture, and teachings from many traditions and are all simple movements and song - sharing the connection of all to the All. Everyone is welcome - no experience necessary.

We ask for a small donation but no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. We do ask that in consideration for others the dances remain fragrance-free.

For more information, contact David 206-272-0580.


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Shoreline Community College to break ground for new campus dorms - public information meeting Wednesday

Shoreline Community College PUB
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Shoreline Community College will soon be breaking ground to build dormitories on its campus in southwest Shoreline.

They are holding a Housing Information Session for the community Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 4:30-6:30pm.

PUB Main Dining Room, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline

Parking is free and light refreshments will be served.

We look forward to seeing you – everyone is welcome!

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Patty Pan's Humble Feast featured asparagus Monday night

Fresh asparagus
Photo by Devra Gartenstein
Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.

They are held on the first Monday of every month. Tonight May 7, 2018.

May's Feast menu:
  • Asparagus and Polenta Casserole
  • Mayacoba Beans with Spring Garlic
  • Beets with Hazelnuts
  • Spring Salad
  • Orange-Olive Oil Cake

Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The dinners are a flat rate of $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets if you prepay via PayPal by 4pm today. Kids half price.



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Photos: Killdeer plovers at Bitter Lake

I think there's a baby under there!

Photos by Bruce Hill

Baby birds are starting to hatch, to the great enjoyment of Bruce Hill, who lives at Bitter Lake.

Here comes another one!

Retired, he has time to watch the nests, and find his opportunity to get photos without disturbing mothers or babies.

Enough!

As far as the mothers, it's clear that it's easier to sit on eggs than chicks!

Time to take the kids for a walk!

Update: readers have pointed out that our bird is a different kind of plover, called a Killdeer.

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Rob Oxford: Laurie - Made of Light and Love

Laurie and Rob (left) with Randy and Tim Bachman of Bachman Turner Overdrive
and Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers

Made of Light and Love
By Rob Oxford

Have you ever met someone so incredibly full of positivity that it actually irritates you? Someone so full of love that just being around them makes YOU uncomfortable? For reasons which at the time I was ill-prepared to understand, Laurie Michaels was that person. Laurie Michaels IS that person.

I know, why would someone have a problem with "positivity" and "love"? I'm still working on the answer to that question.

I met Laurie when I took my first morning show job in Denver. We worked for the same company, but at different stations. I would sometimes rely on her for rides to and from work which she was always willing to provide. What made it even more interesting was that her husband Joey produced the morning show that was in fact my direct competition. Eventually Joey and I would work together for a short time before I was unceremoniously booted out of town.

Rob, Laurie and Brad Cash of KISM in Bellingham
 

Fast forward 10 years to Bellingham, WA. The radio show I was hosting was in desperate need of a female co-host and after several potential candidates had fizzled out, I contacted Laurie to see if she was interested in auditioning. The connection was instant and the situation was ideal. Laurie and Joey had been looking to relocate back to the Pacific Northwest where she had lived and worked previously and where they still had family. What made it even more perfect was that Joey was able to hire on at the same company.

To try to describe Laurie in mere words is an impossibility. Bubbly, funny, clever, smart, beautiful, witty, affectionate, caring, honest, loving ... those all fit, but fail miserably in describing her adequately. Laurie is, in using words with which she often described others, an "Earth Angel". One of her favorite sayings, which from time to time I find myself using on air in her honor is "Open up, dive in and be free".

Laurie is illuminating!

10 years ago Laurie and Joey were preparing to welcome their second child. After experiencing several episodes of Diplopia or Double Vision, it was suggested that Laurie undergo an MRI. It was during that examination that a brain aneurysm was discovered. The decision was then made to induce labor and have Laurie give birth to her daughter prematurely.

The hope was that with the pregnancy out of the way, doctors could concentrate on addressing the aneurysm, therefore minimizing the possibility of causing harm to mother or baby. I'm not privy to all of the details involved in trying to save Laurie's life while at the same time bringing into the world her beautiful daughter Ella, but I do know that she has now endured years of tremendous pain and discomfort. Through of all of this, Laurie continues to maintain an incredibly positive outlook on life.

Rob, with Laurie in the hospital
The first time I went to visit Laurie in the hospital I was nervous, apprehensive, even afraid. All for selfish reasons, I should add, and for which I was ashamed.

I wasn't sure what to expect. Would she want to see me? Would we be able to communicate? Would my presence open old wounds? Would I be able to keep it together? I wasn't thinking of what she had been going through at all.

I could only think of our last day together on air and how difficult I had made our working relationship. By that time I had as they say, "checked out". By no fault of her own, Laurie had landed in a situation involving a disgruntled radio station employee who had far too many issues of his own with which he needed to deal.

Regardless, upon my stepping into the room, the smile that overcame Laurie's face was one I had missed for a very long time. I was overjoyed at her reaction. I proceeded to set up my "Boom Box" and together we listened to an air check of one of our shows. We laughed ... and I was so glad I had come to visit.

At the mere mention of Laurie's name, fans and friends alike begin singing her praises loudly. There is, as I have said, no one quite like her. They talk about her sense of humor, her "laugh" (which is unmistakable and often accompanied by a "snort"), her kindness, and most of all her love of life. It is a common theme.

Many surgeries and struggles since, Laurie now resides in a residential home where she needs care 24 hours a day. Much of that care is provided by Hannah Olsen Ellis who not only happens to be Laurie's Caregiver, but has been a close family friend for many years. In addition to assisting Laurie, Hannah has also graciously accepted the responsibility of providing much of the guidance and support so desperately needed by a 10 year old girl whose own Mother is doing all she can to simply stay alive and whose Father must continue to work in order to take care of the finances needed to provide for his family.

During my last visit Laurie said that she "didn't know why she was still here, but that there had to be a reason?" With tears welling up in my eyes I said the first thing that came to my mind; "You're still here becasue your family needs you. You're still here to inspire people like me to live better lives and to appreciate all that we have been given."

I am certain I will never again meet someone like Laurie Michaels Teehan Johansen, but it is my sincerest wish that someday, if you're lucky ... you will.

I would like to thank Laurie, Joey, son Tommy and daughter Ella for allowing me to share their story with you and humbly ask that if able, a charitable gift or donation can be made to UW Medicine / Harborview Medical Center in her honor at this link.


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Seattle Area Feline Rescue - GiveBIG and volunteer

On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Shoreline non-profit Seattle Area Feline Rescue will participate in GiveBIG, a 24-hour online giving event presented by The Seattle Foundation to raise funds for 1,600 King County organizations.

GiveBIG is a critical, life-saving day for the rescue cats and kittens.

The felines currently at SAFe Rescue — and many more who will need help during kitten season — rely on support from GiveBIG to fund their care and medical treatment throughout the coming months.

Every gift counts: GiveBIG contributions to SAFe Rescue will be doubled by a Challenge Match (up to $11,000), so donations will go farther and save even more lives.

Each gift also enters the rescue to win prizes from the Seattle Foundation's "Dollars for Change" program. You can schedule your giving now or mark your calendar for the BIG event on May 9th! 

Volunteers at SAFe Rescue
Photo by K.A. Moore
Volunteer Opportunity
Do you love helping both kitties and people? Do you have customer service, retail, front counter, or sales experience? If so, then Seattle Area Feline Rescue has the PURR-fect volunteer position for you!

SAFe Rescue, located at 14747 Aurora Ave N, is urgently seeking volunteers to run the front desk of the busy Adoption Center.

Yours will be the first friendly smile adopters see when they come to find new furry friends, and each shift you'll be part of the joy and excitement as adopters take home their new kitties!

Please visit the volunteer page now to get started, and be sure to select "Retail" as your assignment preference. The kitties can't wait to have your help!

Thank MEW!



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Bestselling romance author at Third Place Books this week

Best-selling romance author Amanda Quick will be in Lake Forest Park on Tuesday with a dazzling new historical romance / mystery. Other authors this week will teach you how to sketch and draw, introduce you to a new heroic fantasy series, and kidnap you to Tasmania.

Third Place Books, upper level Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.

All presentations at 7pm


Monday, May 7
Steven B. Reddy
Everyday Sketching and Drawing (Monacelli Press)

Gage Academy of Art instructor Steven Reddy offers an easy-to-follow, unfussy approach to drawing, teaching beginner-friendly techniques necessary to make drawing and sketching an everyday habit.

Tuesday, May 8
Amanda Quick
The Other Lady Vanishes (Berkley)

Third Place Books is on a romance roll! as we welcome the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Knew Too Much, who sweeps readers back to 1930s California with a dazzling new historical romance / mystery.

Wednesday, May 9
Raymond E. Feist
King of Ashes (Voyager)

The first volume in the epic new heroic fantasy series, The Firemane Saga, legendary master and New York Times bestselling author Feist presents an electrifying tale of two young men whose choices will determine a world’s destiny. Anyone who grew up reading Feist will enjoy the familiar Feistian territory; those new to his work will find why he has often been compared to J. R. R. Tolkien.

Thursday, May 10
Paddy Eger
Tasman

Based on historical facts,Tasman tells the story of Ean McClaud. Falsely accused of stealing a handkerchief in 1850 England, the young Irishman finds himself enslaved on a prison vessel sailing to the brutal penal colony in Port Arthur, Tasmania, to face a three-year sentence of hard labor.



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Scene on the Sound: Norwegian Pearl sails for the Inside Passage

North to Alaska - the Norwegian Pearl heads
for the Inside Passage
Photo by Jan Hansen

Yes, the Alaska season has begun. The Norwegian Pearl is now on her way to Alaska. The boating season and the Seattle cruising season are underway.

One week cruises for the Inside Passage let ships leave in the late afternoon, visit three ports, and return early in the morning the next week.

Baggage is left outside the cabins the night before, ready to be offloaded when the ship is docked. It's a busy day for the crew to ready the ship for the next departure. Each hour in port is a huge expense. It is an efficient day in Seattle and the staggered days of the ship schedules continue in Alaska for the benefit of both ships and passengers.

--Jan Hansen


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Shorecrest graduate's junior thesis film being shown at SIFF

Mathew Van Oss stars in William Tell
Shorecrest graduate Bogui Adjorlolo, son of Alain and Kendall Adjorlolo, is a student in the prestigious School of Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California.

His junior thesis film, "William Tell's Goin' to Hell," is an official selection of the Seattle International Film Festival!

It screens as a part of the "Legends of the PNW" screening along with nine other great short films on May 28, 2018 at 12:00pm at the SIFF Uptown Cinema in Queen Anne, 511 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle 98109.

William Tell's Goin' to Hell
USA | 2017 | 6 minutes | Bogui Adjorlolo
A young man faces the internal struggle of coming to terms with the accidental murder of his younger sister.

His short film "Sable Mire", made while still in high school, won SIFF's "WaveMaker" award in its "FutureWave" category in 2016.

"I am very grateful", he said, "that another one of my films has been selected to screen as a part of this great festival again -- this time as a part of ShortFest, the festival's general competition category for short films."

Click the link to buy tickets to the package of short films.

Michael-Patrick Bogui Adjorlolo
Photo by Fiona Kida
Bogui's comments on the making of the film:
"While I'd love to take all of the credit, this movie would be literally nothing without my enthusiastic cast and crew.

"Producer Annalise Pasztor worked day in and day out to find the absolute best location within a 30 mile radius, to get in contact with USC's Trojan Archery team, to schedule location scouts, auditions, to make sure everyone on set was well fed.

"Cinematographer and editor Ty Leet and I worked so well together that whenever I had an idea, he wasn't afraid to challenge and discuss it without sacrificing my vision, so that together, what we eventually came up with rose miles above what I could have come up with myself.

"The short film stars Mathew Van Oss, Natalie Moore, Jeannie Hudak and Scott Seiffert, aka the best darn actors I could've asked for. Not only are they all extremely talented, they enthusiastically drove an hour out into the middle of nowhere, threw themselves on stunt mats over and over again and rolled in dirt for your entertainment. 
"I'd like to thank Max Zade for teaching my team and me a new and very fun skill, for loaning us some of his personal equipment, for teaching me how to "fletch" an arrow, and for introducing us to the Trojan Archery coaches who let us use their range in Pasadena and taught Matt Van Oss how to shoot. 
"Of course this movie would not have been made if it weren't for the 30 or so of you who donated to my movie's Go Fund Me campaign! Also to thank are my faculty advisors and their student assistants who gave us invaluable advice throughout the entire process. It takes a lot of people to make a good movie, and it's as much theirs as it is mine."

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Teen Suicide Prevention Program


By Donna Hawkey

After two teens attending Shorecrest High School died by suicide a few years ago, parents from both high schools stepped in to help make a difference after they felt a new support approach was needed. Washington State has one of the highest rates of teen suicide in the nation.

Last spring, a new program called “Forefront” was presented to parents. Within just ten days, enough money was raised to bring in a suicide prevention and education program for the first year. This financial support all came from families within the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park School District communities!

About $50,000 more in financial assistance will be needed to fully fund the three-year program called “Forefront in the Schools” (FIS). FIS is connected with the University of Washington and has become a leader in suicide prevention and education. The Shoreline School Board is in support of the program but doesn’t have the budget available.

The first all-day Forefront workshop and training took place last October and uses the “train the trainer” model. Two parents, two teachers, two counselors and two school administrators were trained. In the first year, the parents train the parents, teachers will train the teachers in the second year, and students train other students in the third and final year of the program.

In March, the first presentation and workshop took place for all parents with an emphasis on high school age teens. A program for middle schoolers will also be developed within the next year or two.

The Forefront program can bring hope and support and compassion to those struggling and to those in need.

The word suicide is difficult to say and to understand for most people. You need to be comfortable with the possible answer and that comfort level, and knowing the right things to say or not to say, is something no parent is prepared for.

Like many serious social topics, misinformation and stigmas abound, but this program can help make a difference.

Untreated depression leads to suicide ideations and possibly a successful suicide, and this now affects all communities.
20% of Shoreline School District students in 8th, 10th and 12th grade rated themselves as depressed in a self-survey which is the national average.

The Forefront program, led by several trained high school parents, includes the following information:
  • There is no “type” of a suicidal person.
  • Almost 50% of all suicides involve a firearm.
  • 82% of youth suicides by firearms involve a family gun. So safe storage of guns is imperative!
  • 4 in 10 teens get their prescription drugs from the home medicine cabinet. 95% of parents don’t believe their child would take a prescription drug for misuse.
  • 2 youth die by suicide each week and is the 2nd leading cause of death for 15-19 year old’s in Washington State.
  • National hospital admissions for suicidal children ages 5-17 doubled between 2008-2105.
  • Suicide ideations and attempts come from internal pain creating a feeling of hopelessness and depression. Many complicated reasons can add to the risk factors.
  • A supportive family, strong social networks, and a willingness to seek help are protective factors.
Some of the most important things to do if warning signs are apparent is to ask directly if the person is thinking of suicide and be a good listener - don’t try to fix the problem!

If suicide is considered don’t leave that person alone, reduce the immediate danger by calmly being fully present, thank that person for their honesty and only reflect back to them what they say to you and with much compassion and kindness.

Information resources
Are You Thinking of Suicide?
If you are thinking of suicide The best help is to talk with someone – and you can do that anonymously and confidentially through these resources below.
  • If you are in King County, please call their 24-Hour Crisis Line.
    • Toll-Free: 866-4CRISIS (866-427-4747)
    • Local: 206-461-3222
    • TTY:206-461-3210
  • If you are outside of King County, 
    • please call 9-1-1 or 
    • call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) for immediate assistance.


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Broadview Garden Club plant sale Saturday

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Broadview Garden Club plant sale, Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 10am to 3pm, at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle 98133.



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Sen. Chase last two town halls this week

Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-Edmonds, will host her last two town hall meetings to report on the Legislature’s work, and accomplishments, during the 2018 session, and issues that are important to the 32nd District.

Tuesday, May 8: Legislative Report and discussion of healthcare
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave. NW, Shoreline, 98177

Thursday, May 10: Legislative Report and discussion of the environment
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood, 98036



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“Housing, Hope & Hospitality” with NUHSA & Ronald Commons partners

Yichuan Zhao, King County Housing Authority,
Jeff Johnson, Mayor of Lake Forest Park,
Judy Parsons, NUHSA Board President
NUHSA Board President Judy Parsons, along with Yichuan Zhao from King County Housing Authority, accepted the Affordable Housing Week proclamation from Mayor Johnson and the City Council of Lake Forest Park on April 12th.

NUHSA Board member Ed Sterner and Compass Housing Alliance staff members Ryan Mielcarek and Teena Ellison thanked Mayor Hall and the Shoreline City Council for their Affordable Housing Week proclamation on April 30th.

Affordable housing is a critical issue in our community. Over 3,600 families are considered “housing insecure” because they are spending more than half of their income on rent and utilities, and an astonishing 381 students were identified as homeless during the 2015-16 school year.

Slipping into homelessness can happen quickly; studies have found that each $100 increase in median rent results in a 15% increase in homelessness in metro areas and a 39% increase in homelessness in nearby suburbs and rural areas.

Ryan Mielcarek and Teena Ellison, Compass Housing staff
Will Hall, Mayor of Shoreline
Ed Sterner, NUHSA Board Member
In an effort to raise public awareness, the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park City Councils, along with others throughout the region, have proclaimed May 14-18, 2018 Affordable Housing Week.

Communities throughout King County are participating in local efforts to inform the public of the critical need to preserve and increase affordable housing in our communities and bring attention to this complex issue. (HERE is a complete listing of events and times).

On Thursday, May 17th from 4-6pm at Ronald Commons (17839 Aurora Ave N), the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUSHA) is pleased to be partnering with Ronald United Methodist Church, Compass Housing Alliance at Ronald Commons, Hopelink and the Dale Turner YMCA to host Housing, Hope and Hospitality).

City and County Officials, school board directors and members of the community are all welcome to join for a tour, Q/A and the weekly Ronald Commons’ Café community meal.

Invite your neighbors and show your support as we celebrate a partnership model with a holistic approach! Together, we can help ensure that all people have access to safe and affordable homes in our community.

For more information, email NUHSA or the church.

--Silje Sodal



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Crime in Shoreline week ending 4-23-18

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, week ending April 23, 2018

Other: domestic violence and violation of no-contact orders; mental episodes;

04-14  Burglary, non-forced entry. 8xx NW 200th St.
04-16  Resident discovers his pistol is missing after he hosts an Offer-Up deal at his house.
04-16  Vehicle prowl with smashed window 10xx NW 179th Pl - took carton of cigarettes.
04-16  Under Armour brand clothing stolen from Big 5.
04-17  Work van with KLIM on side was stolen.
04-17  Female contacted who was jumping into traffic at N 165 and Aurora.
04-17  Alaska fisherman returned home to find his Echo Lake Apt had been burglarized.
04-17  Items stolen from vehicle left at Chuck Olson Kia for warranty work.
04-17  Two unknown males seen in backyard on 17xx N 160 block trying to get in window.
04-18  Groundskeeper found a pistol on the Seattle Golf Course (Highlands).
04-18  Brick thrown through rear slider while resident was at home. 7xx N 165th.
04-18  Carjacking in Ballinger Rite Aid parking lot.
04-18  Residential burglary via unlocked basement window 161xx Densmore.
04-18  Rocks thrown through window 160xx Interlake - home not entered.
04-19  Two guys on Aurora at 180xx picking fights with pedestrians.
04-19  Wallet stolen from vehicle at Y and credit cards used.
04-20  Resident reported bullets in the roadway 12xx NE 184th St.
04-20  Someone calling people telling them they have outstanding bench warrants for failing to appear for jury duty.
04-20  Clerk at Ballinger Chevron station assaulted by shoplifter.
04-21  Hyundai stolen off street 203xx Wallingford while driver attended juvenile drinking party.
04-21  Resident fell for scam where he deposited a third party check in his account for a stranger and split the money with him, which he paid from his account. The check bounced.
04-21  Three bottles of tequila shoplifted from 175th Aurora Walgreens.
04-21  Vehicle stolen from driveway at 196xx 20th NE.
04-21  Three Shorewood students busted with marijuana in Hillwood Park after closing hours.


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Scene on the Sound: first cruise ship of 2018 season departs Seattle for Juneau

Ruby Princess passes Richmond Beach heading for Juneau
copyright, Marc Weinberg.jpg


Text and photo by Marc Weinberg

Saturday, May 5, 2018 .... On a hazy late afternoon she was spotted passing Richmond Beach on a beautiful opening day to 'boating season'.

Ruby Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises. She was built in 2008 by Fincantieri in Trieste, Italy at a cost of $400 million.

She is a sister ship to Crown Princess and Emerald Princess. She accommodates 3600 passengers plus 1,200 crew. She is 951 feet in length and cruises at 20kn with a top speed of 23kn.


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LFP recycling event with Kenmore on Saturday May 12

Event Flyer
New recycling collection event with the City of Kenmore May 12, 2018 at Inglemoor High School will take big and hard to recycle items

The City of Lake Forest Park is excited to announce its partnership with the City of Kenmore for a combined Recycling Collection Event!

Take a look at the Event Flyer to view the full list of what you can and cannot bring. The Recycling Collection Event will take place at Inglemoor High School (15500 Simonds Rd NE Kenmore 98028) Saturday, May 12, 2018, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Please be aware fees do apply for certain items.

Items you can bring:

Tires,* Propane Tanks,* Electronic Equipment, Scrap Metal,* Household Goods and Clothing, Styrofoam, Cardboard, Porcelain Toilets and Sinks,* Lead Acid and Household Batteries, Mattresses,* Confidential Document Shredding (5 box limit), Clean Scrap Wood, Appliances, and Refrigerators and Freezers*.
*Fees apply

Please note: No flat beds or dump trucks allowed. We reserve the right to refuse over-sized, commercial, contaminated, excessive or unacceptable loads.

Click here to view the Flyer for more information!



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CHS chosen for Red Nose matching funds for GiveBIG on May 9



Red Nose Day USA has chosen Center for Human Services as a $1 for $1 match for GiveBIG MAY 9th!!

What is GiveBIG Seattle?

GiveBIG Seattle is a one-day online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle.

When is GiveBIG 2018?

GiveBIG 2018 is Wednesday, May 9 from midnight to midnight Pacific Time.

How do you donate to Center for Human Services?

Go to this website to donate to CHS on May 9th.

Center for Human Services in Shoreline is a community-based nonprofit youth and family services agency that has been a resource to children, youth, adults and families since 1970.



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New safety measures on Lake Forest Park roads

Construction has begun on the new red light camera photo enforcement on SR 522 and SR 104. It is anticipated construction will be complete by May 31.

The City installed two sets of pedestrian flashing crosswalk signals at 35th Ave NE / NE 187th St and 30th Ave NE / NE 200th Ave.

The City of Lake Forest Park has purchased two portable active speed signs that are being deployed in areas of concern. This past year, the City worked with the community on a SAFE STREETS project to identify several problem areas in the City.

We hope to install permanent Active Speed signs and traffic calming measures in the coming months.

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Lake Forest Park Garden Club meets Tuesday

Kevin Jones
Jordan Nursery
Lake Forest Park Garden Club will have its Tuesday May 8, 2018 meeting at 9:15am for the general meeting and then a brief break for coffee and the speaker will be at 10:30am,

We are pleased to bring Kevin Jones to our meeting:

Kevin will present "Hardy Fuchsias That Take Your Breath Away"

Kevin has been in the nursery business since 1983. He has been growing plants since his first greenhouse in 1974.

Kevin and his wife Jeanell currently run the Jordan Nursery near Stanwood, composed of six greenhouses of about 15,000 sq. ft. They specialize in fuchsias and specialty geraniums, with about 1,100 varieties of fuchsias and over 700 varieties of pelargoniums.

The meeting will be held at Town Center, Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE on the upper level, stage area. Open to all interested.

You may come to two meeting without joining and then if you wish to join it is only $25 a yr membership fee.


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SCC's production of Stephen Sondheim's *Company* opens May 11

*Company* opens May 11, 2018 and runs through May 20. Tickets


Phone rings, door chimes, in comes *Company*. 

Stephen Sondheim’s musical *Company* follows five New York couples and their mutual friend, Bobby, a 35-year-old bachelor. 

His friends' relationships are presented in a series of vignettes seen through Bobby's eyes. From his perspective, the committed relationships are less than ideal.

Are the characters actually happy despite their struggles? Bobby is forced to question why he is still a bachelor.

This sophisticated classic remains as tart and incisive as ever when it comes to examining modern relationships.

Sondheim's dazzling score, which includes favorites like *The Ladies Who Lunch* and *Being Alive*, led to it being the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.

Producer and Musical Director: Dr. Charles Enlow
Stage Director: Jessica Low
Conductor: David Close

Performances May 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:30pm
May 13, 20 at 3pm

Tickets

SCC Students, children under 18: $12
Students (Non SCC), Seniors and Staff: $16
General Admission: $20



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Public comment on Point Wells scheduled for May 17 and 18

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
The advocacy group Save Richmond Beach has expanded into Snohomish county and become the 501(c)3 Sno-King Coalition group.

Tom Mailhot, of Save Richmond Beach, said "This group is a combination of leaders from both SRB and Richmond Beach Advocates (RBA). 
The old SRB and RBA groups will no longer be sending out newsletters; future newsletters will come from Sno-King Coalition."

The Sno-King Coalition has announced that the public hearing and chance for public comment on Point Wells is scheduled for May 17 and 18, 2018.

Per their newsletter:

"Snohomish County has announced May 17 and 18 as the dates for public comments on BSRE's application for the Urban Center development at Point Wells. The comment times are part of a public hearing that is the final step before the Hearing Examiner makes his ruling to either deny the application or allow continued work on the application and the draft environmental impact statement.

"The hearing and public comments will take place at the Snohomish County campus in the Robert J. Drewel Building (Admin-East Bldg) in Room 2 on the 1st floor (Stillaguamish Room), located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett.

"The hearing will begin with BSRE making its presentation on Wednesday, May 16th, starting at 2pm and ending at 5pm. The County will present its recommendation to deny the application on Thursday, May 17th, starting at 9am and ending at noon.

"There will be two opportunities for you to offer your own comments on the project. The first public comment period will start on Thursday, May 17th at 1:30pm and extend until at least 7pm. The County has committed to keeping the hearing open beyond 7pm to allow anyone arriving before 7pm to offer their comments.

"The second comment period will start on Friday, May 18th at 9am. The County has not committed to a specific length of time for this period so it is advising the public to arrive at 9am if they want to be assured of an opportunity to speak."


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Scene on the Sound: Boating Rules of the Road


Photo and text by Jan Hansen

There are “rules of the road” for boats, and heavy traffic makes for interesting maneuvers. There have been several captains in my family; maybe that is why I have a special interest in watching our ferries determine their courses. Saturday the WSF’s had the challenge of making their runs while yielding to dozens of sailboats, the “Stand on Vessels.”

Rule number 1 is to always avoid a collision.

A watch (lookout) is required anytime that a vessel is under way.

The “Give Way” vessel is the vessel that must yield (the term used on roads when you drive a car) to the other. “Stand On” is the vessel that has the right of way.

The “Stand on Vessel” (the one that has the Right of Way) is required to hold course until such time that it is determined the “Give Way Vessel” (the one that is yielding the right of way) is not going to Give Way. The Stand on Vessel is then required to avoid a collision. All maneuvers must be made early and obvious to avoid any chance of misinterpretation.

The Rules for vessels are arranged in a Hierarchy with the highest being the Stand on Vessel:
  1. Commercial Fishing (with nets or trawls in water)
  2. Sailing
  3. Power


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Boater safety and awareness seminar May 27

Photo by Jan Hansen

The King County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol, in partnership with the LFP Police Department, and the LFP Civic Club, will be putting on a two-hour boater safety and awareness seminar on Sunday, May 27, 2018, from Noon-2pm at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club, 17301 Beach Dr NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Parking is available across Bothell Way at the LFP City Hall Complex.

This is a great opportunity to listen to marine patrol officers about their job, legal issues on the water, and safety initiatives important to all boaters.

Topics include:

- Safe boating practices
- Pulling water skiers
- Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
- Boating near shoreline
- Safe launching

Boating season is upon us, I look forward to a safe and sane year!

Steve Sutton
LFP Chief of Police



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Shoreline artist Amy Pleasant's new exhibition draws on decades of classroom experience


For most, it is easy to recall the universal experience of being a student. In the upcoming exhibition at Shoreline City Hall, Lessons Learned, artist Amy Pleasant incorporates another perspective by reflecting on her past as a teacher and by extension the ongoing issue of education in America. Her new artwork documents the rise of a younger generation more engaged in social activism as evinced by the recent emergence of the “March for Our Lives” movement.

Lessons Learned opens on Tuesday, May 8th at the City of Shoreline Gallery (2nd floor), 17500 Midvale Ave. N. Shoreline, 98133, with a public reception from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The exhibition runs through July with regular gallery hours 9:00 am -5:00 pm Monday – Friday.

Pleasant’s artwork draws on two decades spent in classrooms in Los Angeles, Denver, Honolulu, and Shoreline. Observing that “an important generational shift seems to have taken place in this country,” Pleasant offers a series of portraits of this awakening in progress. The bright colors and sherbet palette and the integration of abstracted shapes within the figures of the students reflects the innocence of the age and hopefulness for the future.

Future Unfolding: Flak Jackets Required
 
Pleasant was a bilingual teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District and Denver Public Schools. She taught in the gifted and talented program at Assets School in Honolulu and taught elementary and middle school for the Shoreline School District in Shoreline, WA. She 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.

More images may be viewed HERE



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Cartoons by Whitney Potter: Sinko de Mayo



Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News



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Senior (Citizen) monthly Dance Series at Áegis Living

Áegia Living of Shoreline is sponsored a Senior Dance to be held on the first month of the month May, June, and July at their facility at 14900 First Ave NE, 98155.

Each month has a different theme. Monday, May 7 is Dances from Around the World.

The dances are free but RSVP's are appreciated. Contact Susan Wexler 206-367-6700


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King's student signs STEM Letter of Intent

Madeleine Schwitters
Just like signing days for athletes, the inaugural Washington State Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Signing Day on Monday, April 23 celebrated high school seniors from across the state as they made their commitments to some of the state and country’s top technical schools, colleges, and universities.

These students will be applying their talents in pursuit of careers in STEM fields and putting themselves on the fast track for success.

Students signed STEM Letters of Intent at the Museum of Flight in Seattle during a ceremony attended by elected officials and business and community leaders.

Forty-nine students, one from each legislative district across the state, were selected to take part in the event.

The students were recruited by Washington independent nonprofit Washington STEM and applied through STEM education resource STEM Premier.

Madeleine Schwitters is a senior at King’s Schools. Madeline plans to study cinematic engineering or mechanical engineering and computer science at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Madeleine represents LD 32.



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Shoreline students shine at International DECA competition

Shorecrest and Shorewood students and advisors Emily Wray and Damon Oliveto pose for a photo in front of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.


This past week, 22 Shorecrest and Shorewood High School DECA students were among over 19,000 students from around the world to participate in the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, GA.

The conference featured the top DECA students from each state and international chapter. To qualify to attend the ICDC, the 22 Shoreline students first had to earn high placing at the state competition, which occurred in early March.

Facing off against the world’s best, the Shoreline students rose to the occasion and proved they were there for a reason.

In addition to strong showings from all of the Shoreline students who competed, two Shorewood students and one Shorecrest student were among the Top 10 Overall Finalists in their categories. 

Another two Shorecrest students placed in the top 20 and a Shorewood student was selected as sub-category finalist.

  • Shorewood’s Yara Marouf and Elizabeth Blue placed in the top 10 for sports and entertainment marketing. 
  • Shorecrest’s Luke Busby placed in the top 10 for his business growth plan. 
  • Shorecrest’s SueEllen Zhang and Garrison Pinkley placed in the top 20 for hospitality and tourism operations research and 
  • Shorewood’s Birk Smith was recognized as a sub finalist in apparel and accessories marketing.

It wasn’t all competitions and awards though; the students also attended learning sessions and heard presentations from some of the world’s top business leaders.

Shorecrest students who qualified for the international competition were advised by Emily Wray and include:
  • Kim Tran
  • Lauren Payne
  • Gabby Harness
  • Reilly Creech
  • Abigail Currah
  • Lilly Visser
  • SueEllen Zhang
  • Garrison Pinkley
  • Luke Busby
  • David Chen

Shorewood students who qualified for the international competition were advised by Damon Oliveto and include:
  • Yara Marouf
  • Elizabeth Blue
  • Sarah Payton
  • Rachel Neroutsos
  • Michelle Yang
  • Quynh-Nhu Le
  • Jessie Wymer
  • Violet Schermer
  • Birk Smith
  • Samuel Burns
  • Jared Sanagustin
  • Andrew Counter


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