MsK Rare Plant Nursery and Salvaged Plant Sale at Kruckeberg Fri-Sun

Thursday, March 28, 2019



It's MsK Rare Plant Nursery's annual kickoff sale to get the season rolling. We'll have fresh stock on the tables, treasures from the propagation area, and some spring ephemerals to share.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 29-31, 10am - 5pm, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden,
20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177

This year they will have offerings from our friends at Windcliff, Far Reaches Farm, Sundquist, Tadpole Haven, Xera, and T/L Nursery. So many plants!

Members receive 15% off all regular priced items. All proceeds go towards the the care and maintenance of the garden.

A special addition to this year's sale - the Salvaged Plant Sale

In partnership with the Seattle Audubon Society, some horticultural treasures from the estate of Ken Slaven will also be made available to the public for purchase. All the proceeds from the sale of these plants will be split between the two organizations. 

We're proud to be part of this effort and the time spent together working to preserve this man's passion for the natural world and for his devotion to horticulture.



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Lawmakers from the 46th lament tragic Lake City shooting

OLYMPIA — State lawmakers representing Washington’s 46th Legislative District today released the following statements on the fatal shooting on Lake City Way on March 27:

“My heart is heavy with pain for the families who lost loved ones in this horrible crime,” said Sen. David Frockt (D-Seattle). “Anyone who knows our district and the heavy traffic through this corridor knows this could have happened to any of us. I want to thank the quick-thinking people who helped prevent more lives being lost — especially King County Metro driver Eric Stark and the Seattle Police Department. Our office stands ready to help anyone affected in this incident.”

“It is a tragedy any time someone loses their life to gun violence, but it hits especially hard when it happens in your back yard,” said Rep. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle). “My deepest condolences to the families of those we lost and to everyone involved. I want to especially commend the heroic actions of Metro bus driver Eric Stark, who went above and beyond the call of duty to protect his riders.”

"We are saddened for the families of the victims of the shooting in Sand Point yesterday and are hoping our neighbors can heal,” said Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle).

The 46th LD includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Lake City, and portions of NE Seattle.


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Joint statement on Affordable Care Act victory from AG Ferguson and Insurance Commissioner Kreidler

The judge's ruling is available here.


OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler offered the following joint statement:

“Washington state secured its 18th legal victory against the Trump Administration this afternoon. Today’s ruling by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia protects the Affordable Care Act by blocking the Trump Administration’s attempt to undermine state health care exchanges. 
"President Trump’s Rule jeopardized state health care exchanges around the country, including Washington’s. The federal judge hearing our case correctly called out the ‘absurdity’ of the Administration’s reasoning, and ruled the Administration was unlawfully attempting an ‘end run’ around the ACA. Washington will continue to fight to protect hardworking Washingtonians’ access to affordable health care, and hold the Trump Administration accountable to the rule of law.”

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Poetry: My Tiny Hero's Original Story

2nd grader Calvin Nguyen and his Tiny Hero
-- his baby sister
Photo courtesy Shoreline PTA Council


My Tiny Hero’s Original Story by Calvin Nguyen

My tiny hero does not fly.
My tiny hero does not wear a cape.
My tiny hero does not have a disguised name.
My tiny hero does not fight crimes.
My tiny hero does not have enemies.
My tiny hero does not have super powers.

Almost six months ago, 
I met this tiny hero of mine through her kicks and punches.
She was in my mom’s belly.
Every night I read to her and kissed her goodnight.

A month ago, I finally met this tiny hero of mine.
She came into this world and became my sunshine.
Her smiles make me smile.
Her coos make me happy.

My tiny hero brings joy.
My tiny hero wears mittens.
My tiny hero has a real name.
My tiny hero battles germs.
My tiny hero has lots of doctors.
My tiny hero has a different heartbeat, 
                                                            Swoosh-oosh-oosh, not like your and mine.

My tiny hero will be strong in her surgery.
My tiny hero’s heart will heal.

I love my tiny hero.
It’s my baby sister!


Calvin Nguyen, a second grader at Lake Forest Park Elementary, is a first place winner in his age group for the State PTA Reflections contest. The theme was Heros.

His poem is one of 27 arts submissions that will be sent to the PTA national competition and expo in Columbus, Ohio in June. (See previous article)



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Tragedy in Lake City

All the incidents took place on Sand Point Way
between NE 123rd and NE 125th


Two people are dead and two others are wounded after a man went on a rampage in the Lake City - Sand Point area Wednesday afternoon around 4pm.

He started by attempting to carjack a vehicle on Sand Point Way and Bartlett Street just a couple of blocks from where Sand Point Way curves into NE 125th and heads west to Lake City Way. He shot the female driver, who is currently in Harborview and expected to recover.

Then he walked into the street and fired through the front window of a Metro bus, hitting the driver in the torso. Amazingly, the driver, Eric Stark, was able to back the bus around to head north away from the gunman, then he radioed for help. Stark is in the hospital.

He approached another passenger vehicle and shot the driver, killing him. He took that car and as police arrived on the scene, he sped down Sand Point Way, hitting another vehicle head on and killing the driver.

The gunman was wounded in the collision but was standing by the vehicle as police approached, then were able to take him into custody. He is currently in the hospital.

Area residents are reflecting on how close they came to the scene and how it could easily have been them. "I was just a few blocks away when it happened," one said.

The incident created a massive traffic back up. "I've never seen so many police cars," one woman said. Many locals were in the back up, as they were heading home to Lake Forest Park and Kenmore.

The gunman and the two victims are all expected to recover.


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Flags at half-staff Thursday

Flag Lowering - 3/28/19 (Deputy Ryan Thompson)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Thompson, 42, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Deputy Thompson was killed in the line of duty on March 19, 2019.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, March 28.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on March 28 at the Nicholson Pavilion, 715 E. Dean Nicholson Blvd., on the Central Washington University Campus in Ellensburg, Washington.

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Robotics teams show agility and strategy at Glacier Peak meet - will be in Auburn this weekend

2015 competition
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


This past weekend the robotics teams from Shoreline School District competed at Glacier Peak High School against 36 other schools.

Both Team Pronto and Team ScotBot competed with honor and tenacity showing the STEM skills that had been garnered over the past build season. It was a tough battle and robots did break but were always repaired in time to compete again in another match.

ScotBots pillow topped designed scoring robot functioned well and could score point almost at will.  Team Pronto hatch installing robot worked well and scored points, also installing hatches, but the students decided to change up strategies three rounds into the event and make the robot into a defensive machine.

The defensive strategy paid off. Team Pronto could hold opposing robots from scoring and all around mess with opposing team's plans on scoring.

The fast paced defense and quick driving earned Team Pronto the admiration and fear of other teams so much so Team Pronto was asked to be in the final rounds with much higher ranked teams.

Team Pronto and its alliance teams battled hard and won the first round of the finals competition but then fell in the second round to the eventual overall competition winners.

Many thanks to all the Shoreline people who came to cheer on our students and our teams. This upcoming weekend both teams will be in action again at Auburn High School Saturday and Sunday. 

Our students look forward to not only competing but to also having a large cheering section so please come see our kids compete.

Auburn High School, 711 E Main St, Auburn 98002.



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The Addams Family: A Musical from Kellogg Middle School drama this weekend



Looking for some kooky and spooky fun this weekend?

Kellogg Middle School will be performing their production of The Addams Family: A Musical this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

Find more information and order your tickets HERE



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Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Community Van is recruiting volunteer drivers

Your new Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Community Van is looking for Volunteer Drivers to help us grow the program. 

"We have gotten a lot of interest from the community to use this service but need more Volunteer Drivers to fulfill this need!"

Volunteer Drivers choose which trips they want to drive for and how often. 

As an approved Community Van driver you can even initiate your own trips for where you need to go! 

This is great for reducing wear and tear on your personal car and being able to accommodate larger groups. Metro provides the vehicles, gas, maintenance, and insurance. You provide the time and driving skills.

Get started today so you can help a neighbor get to their food bank appointment, grocery/errands, Senior Centers, children’s birthday parties, social events, or just to get out to visit a friend when they otherwise wouldn’t be able to.

Becoming a Volunteer Driver is an easy process that can be done in 3 steps:

1. Fill out an application and e-mail the completed application to communityvan@hopelink.org. We can also pick up the application in person!

2. Take the New Driver Orientation. This orientation is typically one hour long and can be completed in the comfort of your own home via Skype or over the phone.

3. Train in Accessible Equipment and Disability Awareness! Held in-person in, this training will cover how to load and unload a passenger in a wheelchair--because we value accessible transportation--and basic safety measures.

After you are done, Bree will give you a Volunteer Driver mug and will reach out with fun opportunities to drive in the community. You decide how often and when you want to drive!

Contact Bree for questions or to get started: communityvan@hopelink.org or 425-943-6721

Check out more info about the program here and make sure to follow our Facebook page for more updates and trips ideas.



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Tickets on sale now for Gala for the Arts


Tickets are on sale now for the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Gala for the Arts on May 11 at the Nile Golf and Country Club. The Gala promises to be a fun and entertaining evening celebrating the arts in our community.

The Annual Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Gala for the Arts is our biggest and most important fundraising event of the year. In honor and celebration of the Arts Council’s 30 year anniversary, this year’s theme is the 1980’s — Like! Totally Tubular!!

Join over 200 community members and arts supporters at this entertaining evening event.

Fine wine, delicious food, enticing auctions, and wonderful company makes this a “don’t miss” event.

There are 3 ticket levels for this year’s signature Gala event:
  • As always, Individual Tickets include sit-down dinner and wine throughout the evening.
  • Arts Advocate, our premium level tickets, offers the opportunity for guests to financially support the Arts Council with a tax-deductible donation along with their ticket purchase. Arts Advocates will be recognized in the auction catalog; can enjoy a reserved front row parking spot; a complimentary ticket for one specialty cocktail, and of course dinner and wine.
  • And Happy Hour tickets are for those guests who would like to come and enjoy wine and appetizers during the first half of the event. Happy Hour guests are welcome to stay for the entire evening but these tickets do not include dinner.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Simons/Lowe Orthodontics

More information or to purchase tickets/make a donation HERE or contact Tara at events@shorelinearts.net.

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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Washington’s Lottery announces luckiest retailers in area

Each year Washington’s Lottery announces its “Luckiest Retailers”– the retail locations that have sold the most tickets worth prizes over $1,000. 

This year Washington’s Lottery is now including draw games (previously only Scratch was included).

The Safeway at 7300 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle is the “Luckiest Retailer” in the South Puget Sound region with 22 big wins.

The top 10 “Luckiest Retailers” in the region are:

22 Big Wins: Safeway at 7300 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle
16 Big Wins: Safeway at 13308 Meridian E in Puyallup
14 Big Wins: Safeway at 2109 SW 336th St in Federal Way
12 Big Wins: Fred Meyer at 14300 First Ave S in Burien
12 Big Wins: Fred Meyer at 17801 108th Ave SE in Renton
11 Big Wins: Safeway at 900 Meridian E in Milton
10 Big Wins: Barney’s Corner Mini-Mart at 40512 Meridian E in Eatonville
9 Big Wins: Fred Meyer at 18325 Aurora Ave N in Shoreline
9 Big Wins: Fred Meyer at 365 Renton Center Way SW in Renton
9 Big Wins: Hilltop Red Apple Market at 2701 Beacon Ave S in Seattle

Learn more about Washington’s Lottery and for all up-to-date winning numbers HERE

WASHINGTON’S LOTTERY: Since 1982, Washington’s Lottery has generated more than $4.2 billion to support important state programs including the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. 

Money in the Pathways Account goes toward helping students achieve their higher education dreams and supports early childhood education learning programs. The state’s Lottery offers consumers several types of games: Mega Millions, Powerball, Lotto, Hit 5, Match 4, Daily Game, Daily Keno and Scratch.



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Shoreline Parks/ Tree board meeting Thursday will hear recommendations of funding advisory committee

Thursday, March 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Shoreline City Hall Conference Room 303
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Agenda Highlights
  • King County Library System Annual Report
  • 185th Street Multimodal Corridor Strategy
  • Parks Funding Advisory Committee Final Recommendation
Link to Full Meeting Packet



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Northshore Fire annual report

Northshore Fire is excited to share our 2018 Annual Report, highlighting events and accomplishments of the last year.
 
Click HERE to meet our newest hires, learn about our latest equipment upgrades, and see some of the things we do when we’re not fighting fires!

Northshore Fire serves Kenmore and Lake Forest Park, with stations in each city.



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Annual police report to be presented at Special LFP City Council meeting Thursday

City Hall, Lake Forest Park
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
City of Lake Forest Park City Council special meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2019, 6pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE

The LFP Police department will present their annual report.

The council will make the final confirmation for Planning Commission members:
  1. Jon Lebo, Position 1, 3-year term to February 28, 2022
  2. Joel Paisner, Position 2, 3-year term to February 28, 2022
  3. Richard Saunders, Position 3, 3-year term to February 28, 2022


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Three local students advance to the National Reflections PTA arts competition

Tara Hanks
Piano composition
Reflections is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition.

Students enter in any of six categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.

Three students from Shoreline schools received awards at the state level and were named WSPTA Reflections Award Winners for 2018-19.

Of approximately 900 submissions to the state competition, there were 92 finalists.

Reflections has three awards in each category within each age division. The three awards are Outstanding Interpretation, Award of Excellence, and Award of Merit.

27 students who earned first place at the state level in Outstanding Interpretation have been sent on to the national competition, among them our three Shoreline students.

Calvin Nguyen wrote about his
baby sister
The theme this year was “Heroes Around Me” and students are judged on their interpretation of the theme. All three Shoreline winners received Outstanding Interpretation and are moving on to the national level competition!

Tara Hanks, an 8th grader at Kellogg Middle School won for her piano composition called “Dance of the Forest” in the music composition category.

Calvin Nguyen, a 2nd grader at Lake Forest Park Elementary won for his poem titled “My Tiny Hero’s Original Story” in the literature category. He wrote his poem about his baby sister. Here he is posing with her at the Shoreline District Reflections celebration this past January, with his poem and blue ribbon above them.

Read his poem HERE

Jerimiah Johnson and Veronica Cook
Jerimiah Johnson, a 12th grader at Shorecrest won for his poem titled “Hero Around Me” in the special artist literature category. He wrote his poem about his teacher, Veronica Cook, pictured here with him. We love their costumes that fit the “Heroes Around Me” Reflections theme this year.

See previous article about Jerimiah's win HERE

Over the many years of the Reflections program, there have been very few Shoreline Reflections participants with pieces that advance to nationals, so it is a thrill to have three! 
Congratulations to all Shoreline Reflections participants and to these three creative kids who will now represent Shoreline at Nationals!



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Doctor for a Day - free event for middle and high school students of color to explore medical careers

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Doctor for a Day event
Photo courtesy SNMA


Doctor for a Day at the Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline is designed to help students in middle and high school explore the idea of careers in healthcare.

The event is open to ALL middle and high school students of color who would like to explore the healthcare and medical field.

It will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 9am – 2pm at the Dale Turner Family YMCA19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Medical students and resident doctors from University of Washington will show you how to perform:
  • Physical exam skills like taking blood pressure
  • Intubation simulation dummy (aka placing a breathing tube)
  • Suturing (aka stitching) a cut

The event is sponsored by the UW chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA). SNMA is the oldest and largest student run organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color. SNMA supports current and future underrepresented medical students

The event is free but registration is required HERE


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Free storm debris recycling for two weekends at Shoreline Transfer Station

Photo courtesy King County
Is your yard still recovering from the winter weather? 

King County is offering two weekends of free storm-related yard waste recycling at the Shoreline solid waste facility to help residents remove excess yard waste like branches, brush and stumps that accumulated during snowmageddon and other winter storms.

Come drop off yard waste free of charge March 30-31 and April 6-7 at the Shoreline recycling and transfer station.

Branches must be less than 8 feet long and less than 4 inches in diameter. Tree stumps or wood rounds must be less than 2 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet.

Sod, soil, rocks and plastic bags will not be accepted, and make sure you keep garbage separate. When traveling to a facility, always secure your load.

2300 N 165th St, Shoreline 98133 - entrance from Meridian. 206-477-4466, TTY relay 711

Saturday and Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm




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Photo: Colorful pots

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Colorful pots at Sky Nursery to inspire your gardening!


 

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Jobs: Biologist/Environmental Permit Coordinator -

WSDOT has an opening for a Biologist/Environmental Permit Coordinator - Transportation Planning Specialist 3

Opening Date: 3/25/2019
Closing Date: 4/8/2019 11:59pm

WSDOT’s Environmental Office has a unique new opportunity for an energetic, team oriented, positive professional Biologist and Environmental Permitter who has a passion for environmental issues. 

In this full time permanent position, the successful candidate will be able to apply their current environmental policy and biology experience and training to deliver transportation projects and positively affect the natural ecology of our region along with the livelihoods of our State’s citizens.

View the entire posting and apply here Biologist/Environmental Permit Coordinator - TPS 3



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Jobs: Human Resources Intern

WSDOT Human Resources Intern

Opening Date: 3/25/2019
Closing Date: 4/8/2019

We have an exciting opportunity at The Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) Northwest Region Office of Human Resources and Safety. We are looking for a college student currently enrolled in an HR discipline-related accredited program or recent graduate. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who wants exposure in the HR field in a government environment. This intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the practical application of HR procedures, concepts, and techniques, in an on-the-job environment. You'll learn a lot and we're willing to provide a flexible schedule depending on your class schedule.

To view the entire posting and apply, please visit: HR Intern - NWR

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Jobs: Summer Jobs for Camp Shoreline

The City of Shoreline is hiring Camp Shoreline Summer Day Camp Leaders. 

If you know a 16+ year old who is looking for a fun Summer job, please encourage them to apply at www.shorelinewa.gov/jobs.

The online job application will remain open until all positions are filled. These are part-time and full time seasonal positions helping instruct, lead and play with campers at the City of Shoreline Camp Shoreline Summer Camp program.


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Letter to Editor: Request for sponsorship for 5th Annual Multicultural Heritage Festival - Shoreline

To the Editor:

To all fans of community building, arts and diversity

JHP Legacy, an IRS 501(C)3 (tax exempt) Arts Organization in Shoreline, is proud to celebrate its 5th Annual Multicultural Heritage Festival on Saturday July 13, 2019 at Shorewood Performing Arts Center (17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133). Our theme this year is Peace in Rhythms and we’re looking to raise $13,250.

We can’t meet our goal without the help of your support, we appreciate your sustenance in diversity and cultural growth in Shoreline. By giving to JHP Legacy, you’ll be able to write off the donated amount, assist members of our community to enjoy discounted tickets and empower community building.

In appreciation of your anticipated donation, we would like to offer you 4 complimentary tickets and the attached benefits to your company on the day of the event.

We hope that we can count on your help to make this year’s event one of our best!

Thank you in advance for your sponsorship! We hope to see you at the 5th Annual Multicultural Heritage Festival!

If you require any other information, documentation or have any questions, please direct them to Eben Pobee (President and Artistic Director of JHP Legacy at jhp@jhplegacy.org).

Partners: City of Shoreline, 4Culture, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council

Eben Pobee
JHP Legacy
President/Artistic Director


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Alzheimer's Association offers caregiver support group in Mountlake Terrace

Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? 

Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss.
 
Starting in May, meetings will be held the 1st Tuesday of the month, 1:00pm to 2:30pm, at Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Dr, Mountlake Terrace 98043. For information call Sammie Fick at 206-393-8393 or call our 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.



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North City Tech Meet-up: The Science of Star Trek by Dr. Michael Wong

Michael L. Wong and friends

The next North City Tech Meetup is Monday, April 1, 2019, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St Shoreline 98155
Free – Open to the public

The Science of Star Trek by Dr. Michael Wong

Boldly go where no North City Tech Meetup has gone before and examine the real science behind Star Trek! 

From the Drake equation in Gene Roddenberry's original 1964 outline to Titan’s haze obscuring the Enterprise in J.J. Abrams' reboot, we’ll look at examples of how true scientific facts underpin the legendary sci-fi franchise’s 50-plus-year history. 

Ever wished you could explore strange new worlds and seek out new life and new civilizations? No need to wait until the 23rd century — we’ll see how scientists are using cutting-edge telescopes and space vehicles to answer those questions today. The final frontier is waiting!

Michael L. Wong is a research associate in the University of Washington’s Astrobiology Program studying planetary atmospheres, habitability, biosignatures, and the emergence of life. He hosts a podcast called Strange New Worlds, which examines science, technology, and culture through the lens of Star Trek.

Dr. Wong hosts: Strange New Worlds: A Science and Star Trek Podcast

Creator and Host :: on iTunes and SoundCloud - follow on Twitter

The North City Tech Meetup is a free meetup, usually the first Monday of each month at one of our local libraries: Lake Forest Park, Shoreline or Kenmore. People of all levels of interest and experience are encouraged to attend. There is always time for introductions and discussions.

You can visit the Meetup.com page for each month’s topic HERE

 

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Notes from Shoreline City Council meeting March 25

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Mike Remarcke
Notes from March 25, 2019 Shoreline City Council Meeting
By Pam Cross 

Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm

Mayor Hall proclaimed March 31, 2019 as Cesar Chavez Day in the City of Shoreline. Cesar Garcia accepted the Proclamation. Mr. Garcia, while attending the Shoreline Arts Festival with his family in 2016, asked for the location of the Latinx Cultural Room.

He was told “we don’t have one - why don’t you open one?” Since that time, he has been active in supporting the Shoreline Arts Festival, has served as a consultant for The Arts Council’s first Dia De Muertos Event, and has provided guidance and inspiration in bringing Latinx cultural activities to Shoreline.

Debbie Tarry presented the Report of the City Manager
Applications are now open for the City’s first Community Bridge program. Its goal is to help multilingual residents from diverse backgrounds better understand Shoreline’s government structure and to increase knowledge of Shoreline’s city services and resources. Applications are available at shorelinewa.gov/communitybridge and must be submitted by April 12th.

Tuesdays 3/26, 4/23 and 5/28 Home Improvement Workshops 6:00 to 8:00pm at City Hall. Reserve an appointment to discuss your project  shoreline.gov/homeimprovement
There is also a vendor fair that does not require an appointment.

Public Reminders:
--The final meeting of the Parks Funding Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 27th at 7:00pm in room 303 of City Hall.
--The PRCS/Tree Board will meet on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00pm in room 303

Council Reports

Councilmember Chang attended the Regional Transit Committee meeting. Metro is transforming from a transit agency to a mobility agency to coordinate ride shares, bicycles, scooters and other forms of transportation with how they will work with transit.
Councilmember Scully attended the Salmon Recovery Council meeting where they reviewed the Orca Task Force report. He feels current programs do not go far enough, that the time for compromise has passed and it’s time to take action to recover salmon. Once accomplished, the regulations can be dialed back.
Mayor Hall stated the Orca Task Force recommended a 3 year suspension of whale watching but compromise occurred in the legislative process in Olympia.
Council had dinner tonight with the Port of Seattle Commissioner Fred Felleman and Executive Director Stephen Metruck. Discussions included regional opportunities, and how to deal with airport noise, mobility and freight movement through the region.

The King County Regional Policy Committee is looking at a proposal to renew the King County Parks Levy. Council Chair Rod Dembowski has proposed adding additional funding which may include renovation and replacement of pools in the region (which is of interest to us as we look for funding of the proposed new Community and Aquatics Center) and also a fairly large sum of money for regional bike and pedestrian paths to connect the Burke Gilman Trail and the Interurban Trail.  We don’t have a seat on this committee so Mayor Hall plans to make some calls to advocate for Dembowski’s proposals.

Public Comment
  • Ev E Phillips spoke about the problem of off leash dogs in Shoreline
  • Bill Boyington complained about a neighboring residential yard used by a non-Shoreline resident for commercial storage
  • Mark Rettmann spoke on behalf of Save Shoreline Neighborhoods against rezoning two residential lots
  • Pam Cross spoke on her own behalf in favor of adding the Amendment regarding the rezoning to the Docket
  • George Whiteside spoke about the 185th Street Corridor and his concern about 188th Street
The Agenda and Consent Calendar were adopted unanimously

Study Item (a) Discussing Draft Options for the 185th Corridor

Nora Daley-Peng, Senior Planner, made the staff report and was assisted by Miranda Redinger, Senior Planner, and Kendra Dedinsky, City Traffic Engineer.

Two purposes for tonight’s presentation: to provide a summary of the fall public outreach
and to debut the draft material that will be shown to the public at the open house on April 2nd, from 6:00 to 8:00pm in Council Chamber and in the lobby.

The goal is to present a vision that is future focused and supports the needs of all users. The 185th St Corridor will unite the Aurora Corridor to the future Light Rail Station and connect to the North City business district.

There are several different lane configurations. There are different configurations for different sections of the roadway.

  • 185th St has options for two travel lanes and center turn lane with bike lanes, or two travel lanes and two BAT (Business, access and turn) lanes with protected bike lanes, or four travel lanes and center turn lane with a shared-use path (bikes and pedestrians going in both directions) 
  • 10th Ave NE has options for two travel lanes with buffered bike lanes, or two travel lanes with bike lanes and on-street parking, or three lanes (two travel and center turn lane) and bike lanes.
  • NE 180th has options for two travel lanes with bike lanes, or two travel lanes with buffered bike lanes and on-street parking,
No decisions have been made. An analysis will be done comparing how each benefits all users, livability and costs.

There are four identified sites for community gathering places along the corridor.
At the July 15th Council Meeting, the preferred option will be selected and on October 21st, the final corridor strategy is scheduled to be adopted.

Discussion
There are a lot of projected failures for “level of service.” However modeling for the next 15 to 20 years is extremely difficult. The City has been studying this for years, it’s about making the other transportation modes work. With movement to walking, biking or transit from automobiles we can expect to see projections change as more movement is made. We need to stop looking at level of service only as respects vehicles. Once we look at all modes, we may be able to meet our level of service goals. Or the goals may need to be modified.

At the end of the day we will probably end up with a hybrid of the different options.

Study Item (b) Discussing the 2019-2021 City Council Goals and Work Plan
Staff report by John Norris, Assistant City Manager

Discussion
The staff was thanked for their work on this. Scheduled for Consent Calendar.

Council stepped away from the dais for an Executive Session: Litigation and Potential Litigation

30 minutes later, the meeting resumed. It was unanimously agreed that the City Manager negotiate and execute a severance agreement under the parameters discussed and with terms acceptable to the city attorney.

Adjourned 9:02pm


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Shorecrest tennis Mar 26

Shorecrest varsity girls' tennis
WesCo 2A/3A
Shorecrest 3 - Everett 4
@ Clark Park 3-26-19

Kate Ivens won her singles match against Melody Barnhart of Everett, but Shorecrest lost the rest of its singles matches.

The doubles teams fared much better this time, winning two out of three matches.

Shorecrest players are listed first.

Singles

  1. Kate Ivens (10) vs Melody Barnhart (12) 6-2  6-4 W
  2. Anna Burke (12) vs Caterina Gasperi (12) 4-6  5-7 L
  3. Emma Leek (11) vs Olivia Zwar (11) 5-7   4-6 L
  4. Kim Tran (12) vs Qiu Johnston (12) 3-6   4-6 L
Doubles
  1. Sophie Ivens (12) / Bella Saunders (12) vs Frances O'Meara (11) / Kayla Lay (11) 6-0  6-0 W
  2. Cindy Luo (11) / Alyssa Oshiro (11) vs Georgia Ivens (11) / Genevieve Morales (11) 6-3  7-5 W
  3. Trang Tran (10) / Ellie Wright (10) vs Avery Steward (12) / Emiri Omki (12) 0-6  3-6 L
--Coach Rob Mann

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Construction begins on Kellogg Middle School

Construction fences are up and survey
markets dot the grounds at Kellogg
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Surveying has begun for Kellogg Middle School, the last school in the Shoreline School District to be rebuilt / remodeled.

There has been surveying and installation of chain link fencing around the fields on the North side and the play fields.

Survey markers have been placed on the West and South (Hamlin Park) and along 25th Ave NE.

Unlike Einstein Middle School, Kellogg has a lot of land. This will allow the new buildings to be built behind the current buildings. Students will stay in the old building until they can be moved to the new building.

Survey markers
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


The new 150,888 square foot school will have the capacity for 1,071 students. The architect for this project is Mahlum Architects and contractor is Hoffman Construction. The total estimated cost for the project is $102,000,000.

The school was funded by a 2017 construction bond.

When completed in August 2020, the sixth grades will move to the middle schools, which will have three grades - 6, 7, 8 and the schools will operate without portables.


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Youth still being held in solitary confinement in spite of County Council's 2018 ban

Juvenile court and detention center
Seattle.gov
Two members of the Metropolitan King County Council, who sponsored legislation banning the solitary confinement of juveniles in all King County detention facilities, raised several concerns when the council’s Law and Justice Committee received a briefing on a report from an independent monitor showing the ban is not being enforced. 

“Today’s hearing on the status of the Executive branch’s efforts to implement the County Council’s ban on solitary confinement raised several troubling developments,” said Council Chair Rod Dembowski. 
“Executive staff leading the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention was unsure of the deadline to implement the law, and couldn’t, or wouldn’t, confirm the failure to comply with the council’s ban on solitary confinement, as reported by the independent monitor. 
"Solitary confinement of youth causes permanent harm, is inhumane, and unjust. It needs to stop, now.”

Ordinance 18637 was adopted in December of 2017 and went into effect on July 1, 2018, yet executive staff disclosed that they only recently started bargaining with the Adult Detention Officers’ Guild on any labor agreement changes needed to implement the law.

“The Executive and Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention staff could have been much more forthright in identifying a series of problems that they should have known have arisen in the implementation of the solitary confinement ordinance at both our youth and adult detention facilities,” said Councilmember Larry Gossett, chair of the Law and Justice Committee. 
“That is why I think it is going to be very important that we contract with the same independent monitor, to allow her to delve deeper into the causes of these problems related to the confinement of youth in our justice system.”

The independent monitor’s report found that youth continue to be held in solitary confinement at King County’s adult detention facilities, despite the prohibition that went into effect over six months ago. 

Representatives from the Executive’s office and from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) were present to provide comment and answer questions.

After many councilmembers found the report, and the answers to their questions, insufficient to show compliance with the ordinance, Committee Chair Gossett declined to bring acknowledgment of the report up for a vote.



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Labyrinth walk at Church of the Redeemer Apr 9

The next labyrinth walk at Church of the Redeemer will be April 9, 2019. The walk starts at 7:00pm. If you can, come early to set up, beginning at 6:30pm.

This month’s theme is Psalm 23.

Questions? Just ask Bee Jay, labyrinth@redeemer-kenmore.org.

In addition to walking the 12 Apostles labyrinth, you may choose to "finger walk" using a tabletop labyrinth while sitting. Parking is free in the parking lot.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6210 NE 181st St, Kenmore.

Why walk a labyrinth?

An ongoing practice of labyrinth walking can be an exciting and meaningful discipline. Labyrinth walking, whether on one’s feet or on a table top with a finger or stylus, can add to the journey of faith.

Labyrinths are walked for a variety of reasons. Examples include the following:
  • Listen to God.
  • Find the quiet center of one’s life.
  • Facilitate calm and stillness in a hectic world.
  • Celebrate joyful occasions and happenings.
  • Receive insights on problems.
  • Seek faithful clarity amidst life’s challenges and opportunities.
  • Seek healing for emotional and/or spiritual wounds.
  • Work on forgiveness.
  • Commemorate significant events or holy days.
Our labyrinth design

Our main labyrinth is an original design by Dan Niven. It is installed on the floor of the parish hall as a gaffer tape, semi-permanent labyrinth. Dan has designed and installed many labyrinths in the Puget Sound region. His description follows:

Over the past fifteen-plus years, I’ve created many circular designs, and am also drawn to patterns which emerge out of a series of nested polygons. 
A common medieval labyrinth shape was octagonal with a flat base – imagine a stop sign – occasionally rotated 22.5 degrees to create on “on-point” look. I use this motif often, sometimes increasing the number of sides to twelve, creating the dodecagonal shape employed in this cruciform five-circuit design. 
Paths are wide enough for those using a walker. The middle is 3.5 circuits wide or about quarter of the overall width, a common ratio for labyrinths with an expanded center.

Our labyrinth is named “The Twelve Apostles,” reminding us of all the adventures Jesus’ original core group experienced, walking in the footsteps of Jesus and the Old Testament wanderers.



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Shorewood softball Tuesday

Shorewood vs. Marysville-Getchell at Meridian Park, Tuesday, March 26

Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s)

MARYSVILLE-GETCHELL: 
Brianna Palm (9 Ks)
Hailey Coffey (catcher)

SHOREWOOD: 
Skylar Tillman
Haley Canaday

Highlights

MARYSVILLE-GETCHELL: Maile Pintree 3-5

Briana Palm 3-5 (2B)

Emily Petermeyer 2-5 (2B)

SHOREWOOD: Sophie Feise 2-2 (2B)


--Coach Paul Jensen



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On Wednesday, Jersey Mike's donates 100% of sales to Seattle Children's



On Wednesday, March 27, Jersey Mike’s Subs expects to generate more than $6 million in sales — and give it all to charity. It’s the sub company’s 9th Annual Day of Giving when more than 1,500 Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants nationwide will donate their resources and 100 percent of sales to help local organizations.

The Shoreline Jersey Mike's Subs (not to be confused with Jersey's Sport Bar) is located in Aurora Village in the strip building across from the Costco entrance. 
1289 N 205th St. Shoreline 98133 
206-546-9050
Day of Giving is the culmination of Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving fundraising campaign in March, supporting more than 200 local charities across the nation. Partners include hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more.

Jersey Mikes in Aurora Village


In Shoreline, the funds will go to Children's Hospital.

Last year’s Month of Giving initiative raised more than $6 million for local charities nationwide and the company hopes to raise even more this year. (See new commercial)

As part of the campaign, Jersey Mike’s, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, has collected donations from customers all month.

"On March 27, Day of Giving, we give to give by donating 100 percent of sales to our more than 200 charity partners nationwide,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO. 
“The opportunities to give are all around us so please seek out your opportunity to give and make a difference in someone’s life."

The more you order, the more Jersey Mike’s gives. Proceeds from every single sale including subs, chips, drinks and catering orders go to the charities this Wednesday.

“Giving…making a difference in someone’s life” has been the mission of Jersey Mike’s from the beginning. Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the country have raised more than $34 million for worthy local charities and have distributed more than 2 million free sub sandwiches to help numerous causes.

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Photo: Drippy dabbling duck

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


Gloria says: I love the highlights his stylist put in:) (Male Gadwall on Lake Washington. They're dabblers rather than divers.)

DKH says: I've been binge watching an old season of project runway. This guy would be perfect as part of a challenge to design evening gowns inspired by birds. They wouldn't even have to design much, just copy his pattern.

The head would be the top of the gown, a white band at the waist, then the layered feather design for the top of the skirt, fading down into that herringbone pattern. Some floaty pieces of soft orange accents...

Will have to try this with the rest of Gloria's birds. I may have found a new career.


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Scene on the Sound: USNS Washington Chambers

USNS Washington Chambers
Photo by Jan Hansen


USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS is the eleventh LEWIS AND CLARK - class Dry Cargo / Ammunition Ship and the first ship in the Navy named for Capt. Washington Irving Chambers, a pioneer in naval aviation history. 

Among his many accomplishments, Chambers arranged for the world's first take-off and landing of an airplane on a warship - confirming the potential of carrier-based naval aviation operations.

Awarded: December 12, 2008
Keel laid: August 25, 2009
Launched: September 11, 2010
Delivered: February 23, 2011
Builder: National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, Calif.
Propulsion system: Integrated propulsion and ship service electrical system, with generation at 6.6KV by FM/MAN B/W diesel generators
Propellers: one
Length: 689 feet (210 meters)
Beam: 106 feet (32.31 meters)
Draft: 29.5 feet (9 meters)
Displacement: approx. 41,000 tons full load
Speed: 20 knots
Dry Cargo Capacity: 1,388,000 cubic feet
Fuel Cargo Capacity: 26,000 barrels
Aircraft: two helicopters
Armament: none
Crew: approx. 125 civilians and up to 49 US Navy
Homeport: Pacific



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King's Mock Trial teams make big wins at state competition

King's High School, Shoreline


The 2018 – 2019 King’s Mock Trial season starts with the Bulldog competition at Yale University where King’s two summer teams took on mock trial teams from around the country. Team White captured 4th place with senior, Wesley Bahng being named Best Witness. 

The season continued with a big change as our three school teams moved from an eight year tradition of district competition in Snohomish County to our inaugural showing at the newly established Kitsap County, Washington YMCA Youth and Government district competition. 

For the first time ever, King’s top two teams took both 1st and 2nd place at this event. 

Confirming the top tier competitive level at this district event, all teams advancing from the Kitsap County competition to the Washington YMCA Youth and Government state competition placed in the top 10 following the final rounds of trials in Olympia this past weekend. 

Our teams, comprised of freshmen through seniors, compete against schools from all classifications making this an extraordinary feat, especially in light of the bulk of the team being sophomores. Team members include the following students.


Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Annie Zhang
Colton Fleming
Ben Gardner
Diego Lomba
Carissa Nichoalds
Duncan Angiuli
Eyerusalem Gedefaw
Wesley Bahng
Emily Lindblad
Elizabeth Anderson


Hannah Brown
Essix Kelly


Liv Peterson
Jay Jang


Ralen Kavero
Kat Kirkpatrick


Tony Ma
Kathryn Morris


William Marquart
Lachlan McGregor


Grace Echelbarger
Lucy Bogen



Victoria Smith




The King’s Mock Trial district champion and second place team move forward to the state mock trial tournament held on March 22 – 24th at the Thurston County District Courthouse. 

At this event King’s teams battled through four very challenging rounds to emerge in an impressive 3rd and 10th place. Receiving special accolades are the following students.


Best Witness Votes
Best Attorney Votes
Colton Fleming
Wesley Bahng
William Marquart
Kathryn Morris
Wesley Bahng
Kat Kirkpatrick
Diego Lomba
Victoria Smith
Duncan Angiuli
Elizabeth Anderson
Liv Peterson
Jay Jang
Ben Gardner
Ralen Kovara
Colton Fleming


As you see these students around campus congratulate them on their outstanding academic and competitive achievement and ask them what’s next for the upcoming year!

Three in-house scholarships for a total of $3000, made available by local law firm Karr Tuttle Campbell, will be announced at the upcoming Awards Ceremony to be held in Schirmer Auditorium on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 on the King’s High School campus located at 19351 King’s Garden Drive, Shoreline.

King’s Schools is a Preschool through High School Christian college preparatory school located in Shoreline.



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