Shoreline Community College board of trustees approves measures to meet budget shortfalls from enrollment decline

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Shoreline Community College campus
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


After several years of continual enrollment growth, Shoreline Community College has experienced a decline in enrollment and faces a $2.3 million shortfall. The College is focused on realigning its expenses and revenue to bring its budget into balance for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

Employee reduction in force may be necessary
At the January 22, 2020 meeting of the Board of Trustees, the Board approved the President’s recommendation that an employee reduction in force may be necessary, authorizing the College to begin the proposed budget reduction process. In March, the Board will formally approve any reductions, with the full 2020-21 budget adopted in late June.

The proposed adjustments for the 2020-21 budget include reductions in employee positions, goods and services, and other support, such as part-time faculty hiring, non-mandatory travel, and stipends.

While proposed employee reductions have been identified as necessary in several areas, the College has also determined unmet position needs in others. With this mind, several new positions are being created to address specific unmet need across all impacted employee groups. The net result of the proposed changes to employee positions would be:
  • Administrative/Exempt – Reduction of 6 positions, creation of 1.5 positions (net change of -4.5 positions)
  • Classified Staff – Reduction of 12 positions, creation of 7.25 positions (net change of -4.75 positions)
  • Faculty – Reduction of 1 position, creation of 3 positions (net change of +2 positions)

These proposed position adjustments will allow the College to better streamline operations and improve how the College helps students to enroll, persist, and graduate.

“The College is thoughtfully pursuing ways to bring our budget into balance. Because colleges are people-focused organizations, it is unfortunate that we are unable to significantly realign the budget without affecting some employee positions – and we are very sensitive to the impact this has on our students, employees, and the communities we serve. 
"However, we have prioritized the proposed reductions in a way that minimize impact on students and employees as much as possible,” said President Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.

Men's soccer team may be discontinued
One recommendation presented to the Board of Trustees is to discontinue the Shoreline’s men’s soccer team in fall 2020, in the face of a reduced Athletics budget related to a decline in student fees. The recommendation is also based on a team history of low academic achievement, persistence, and retention as well as increased costs for insurance and facility maintenance. The College would continue offering six other competitive sports, including women’s soccer.

Dental Hygiene program not on list of budget reductions 
Some students and employees have expressed fears about Shoreline’s Dental Hygiene program being eliminated, though it is not on the list of budget reductions for 2020-21. The College is actively collaborating with key faculty and community partners to identify short- and long-term solutions to a two-fold challenge: locating appropriate space to house the program and addressing the program’s high cost of instruction. Updates about solutions will be shared in the coming weeks as conversations continue.

“The proposed budget changes that have been provided to the Board of Trustees are grounded in clear principles that align the College with our strategic plan, ensure adequate reserves for financial stability, and allow for further innovation and workflow efficiencies,” Roberts added. 
“We are now entering a problem-solving mode with College constituents to fine tune our recommendations before the Board of Trustees finalizes the budget this spring.”

In fall 2019, each campus department completed a self-review assessment. This data heavily informed the College executive team’s systematic budget review and rationale for the proposed changes. The new budget would go into effect July 1, 2020.

Founded in 1964, Shoreline Community College offers more than 100 rigorous academic and professional/technical degrees and certificates to meet the lifelong learning needs of its diverse students and communities. Dedicated faculty and staff are committed to the educational success of its 10,000+ students who hail from across the United States and over 50 countries.


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Swedish Richmond Beach Primary Care Clinic remains open for business during labor union strike this week

Swedish Primary Care in Shoreline
Photo courtesy Swedish


By Jamie Holter

The labor union (SEIU 1199NW) that represents 7,800 registered nurses, technical and service caregivers employed by Swedish Medical Center and Swedish Edmonds, has called a three-day strike that began Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:00am and ends Friday, Jan. 31 at 7:30am.

Swedish Medical Center and Swedish Edmonds’ Emergency Room will be open for business. Swedish plans to bring in workers from other locations to keep basic services up and running. Most elective surgeries have been rescheduled.

Emergency Services and Urgent Care at Swedish Clinics in Ballard and Redmond are affected. They closed Monday night at 7:00pm. The Richmond Beach Primary Care Clinic will operate as usual. Richmond Beach Clinic patients are expected to see no impact to their care, though patients from Ballard may come north. The Richmond Beach Clinic operates under a different union.

Swedish Hospital Group and SEIU 1199NW have been in negotiations for more than nine months and have made some progress but are still far apart.

Swedish is offering:

  • An across-the-board 11.25% wage increase over the four-year contract, including an immediate 3% increase that is retroactive to July 1, 2019, which puts Swedish at the top of the market
  • Wage increases that would lift the average salary of a Swedish caregiver working full-time to more than $70,000, and the average Swedish nurse salary into six figures by July 2020
  • A zero-premium PPO medical plan for full-time caregivers, and their covered family members, who make up to $60,000 in income from Swedish (saving eligible caregivers an average of $1,100 per year)
  • No premium or deductible increases for the Swedish PPO medical plan over the life of the contract
  • A new child and elder care benefit to support employees who need back-up care for a sick child or family member
  • A continuation of Swedish’s vacation and sick leave program in response to the union’s feedback
  • A commitment to address our staffing challenges, by giving caregivers a stronger voice in staffing decisions, recruitment efforts and creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace


SEIU is asking for more control over staffing, recruitment, and retention, among other issues. The union wants more attention paid to the “needs of environmental service workers, social workers, counselors and caregivers who provide standby and call services.”




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Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month: Health Chiropractic and Massage

Dr. Tim Norton
The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce has named DR. TIM NORTON  OF HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC AND MASSAGE its January Business of the Month

Dr. Norton grew up in the Shoreline area before attending Life Chiropractic College West in California. In 1996, he graduated with highest honors – Summa Cum Laude.

Dr. Norton has created a family practice with a contemporary, open, and friendly environment. Using a “team” approach, he works with his patients to achieve their health goals.

Dr. Norton is a Distinguished Fellow of Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP)/Advanced Certified CBP, the leading chiropractic technique in spinal correction and research. He has extensive post-graduate training in:

    Procedures and rationale for spinal modeling and correction
    Biomechanical principles of the spine
    Neurology, posture, and systemic health
    Cervical and lumbar rehabilitation
    Chiropractic O.B./pediatric care
    Extremity adjusting
    Whiplash and spinal trauma

Dr. Norton is also a certified Industrial Injury Prevention Consultant for two major airlines as well as local businesses. He is a member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association, The International Chiropractic Association and sits on the Board of Directors for the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce.

Health Chiropractic is located in Gateway Plaza at 18336 Aurora Ave. N #111, Shoreline 98133. 206-542-3607 and Email: info@healthchiropractic.com



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Meridian Park PTSA seeks donations for their basket auction


Meridian Park Elementary School Parent Teacher Student Association will be hosting a Spring Family Fun Night and Silent Auction in April 2020. 

We are building auction baskets in addition to stand alone items for our auction. We are seeking items to place in the baskets or stand alone items such as art pieces, handmade artist pieces, jewelry, donations of weekly summer camps , birthday party packages, sporting event tickets, theater tickets, gift cards to restaurants, shops, or services.

At this event, we serve:
  • A free dinner to Meridian Park students and their families (our last event had approximately 400 attendees)
  • A night with entertainment
  • A night with arts and crafts

Why donate to us? Per the Shoreline Public Schools 2019 Annual Report to the Community, Meridian Park Elementary School houses 744 students. We are the largest elementary school in the community, serving a diverse population. Our school has a great reach in the community due to its size.

Partner with the PTSA to support our work for the school!



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Center for Human Services celebrates 50 Years

2020 marks Center for Human Services’ (CHS) 50th year serving the community.

CHS origins came from the founding of Creative Life Foundation in 1970 and Shoreline Youth Services in 1972. These two organizations merged in 1982 and changed the name to Center for Human Services. 

With humble beginnings of 2 ½ employees, CHS now employs 159 staff. CHS is a non-profit organization that provides behavioral health services and family support services. 

CHS has three locations in Shoreline, one in Edmonds, two in Everett, and one in Bothell. CHS also provides services in the community at schools, primary health clinics, client’s homes, and other gathering places. 

CHS plans to celebrate this 50th year milestone throughout 2020, but the primary celebration will occur at its annual dinner auction and gala on April 18th at the Lynnwood Convention Center beginning at 5pm. 

You can register for the event or make a donation in honor of the 50th anniversary here.



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Telephone town hall with 32nd district house reps Ryu and Davis Jan 30

Rep. Lauren Davis
32nd Legislative District House Representatives hosting January 30 Telephone Town Hall at 6:00pm

32nd Legislative District House Representatives Cindy Ryu and Lauren Davis will be holding a Telephone Town Hall Meeting from 6 - 7pm on Thursday, January 30 (calls will begin going out at 5:55pm)

Calls will go out to thousands of constituent homes (landlines) throughout the 32nd Legislative District. Residents will be able to listen live and speak with their lawmakers. 

Those who do not receive a call (or who don't answer the phone fast enough!) can participate by dialing 877-229-8493 and using ID Code 116285.

Rep. Cindy Ryu
They plan to update constituents on the 2020 legislative session and provide an opportunity for them to ask questions on issues facing the state legislature like housing and homelessness, education, healthcare, transportation, the environment, the economy, and any others.

Reps. Cindy Ryu, D-Shoreline, and Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline (32nd Legislative District), represent parts of King and Snohomish Counties, including Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline and part of Edmonds.



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Sno-Isle Genealogy offers free beginning class and free help with Scandinavian and German research

Sno-Isle monthly meetings are held in the
Wickers Building at Heritage Park
in Lynnwood

Free beginning genealogy class is offered the first Saturday of the month (next date February 1, 2020), by the Sno-Isle Genealogical society at its Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood

The free one hour drop-in class begins at 10am. For more information call 425-775-6267 on Tuesday or Thursday 11 - 3pm.

Free Scandinavian and German research help is offered by appointment on the first and third Tuesdays of the month (February 4 and 18) by the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society at its Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood.

Lee Langsted has done extensive research in these areas and will assist researchers in a 45 minute one on one session by appointment. Call 425-775-6267 on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday from 11-3pm to schedule an appointment.

The monthly meeting of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is Wednesday, February 5 at 19921 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood in the Wicker's Bldg. Brief announcements at 6:30pm followed by the program at 7pm.

Dave Richardson, a professional book repairman, will discuss how he repairs damaged books. He invites people to bring any old "sick" book that needs repair for ideas on how to improve the book and what it may cost. Guests are invited. For more information call 425-775-6267 on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday from 11-3pm.



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Big Band Swing Dance Feb with Shoreline and Einstein jazz bands



The Shorewood High School and Einstein Middle School jazz bands invite the community to their annual Big Band Dance on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 7-10 pm in the Shorewood Commons, 17300 Fremont Ave N.

Join your friends, family and neighbors for an incredible night of dance and swing music.

The evening begins with a swing dance lesson at 7pm and is followed by performances featuring the Einstein Middle School Jazz Band and the Shorewood High School Jazz Band.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Get yours online


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Last week to sign up for Oscar-winning Rotary auction



This is the last week to sign up for the Auction of the season...
Night at the Oscars
Inglewood Golf Club
Saturday, February, 8 2020 5:30pm

An Oscar will be given to a special VIP in our community.



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Alexander's Band in the double rainbow

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Photo by Kate Harriger


By Cynthia Sheridan

Kate Harriger took this photo Sunday afternoon through the living room window, looking north from Shoreline. The family described it as “absolutely glorious” with incredibly vibrant colors on the primary bow.

According to Wikipedia, secondary rainbows are caused by a double reflection of sunlight inside the water droplets; the colors of the secondary rainbow appear reversed compared to those of the primary bow.

The secondary rainbow is fainter than the primary because more light escapes from two reflections compared to one and because the rainbow itself is spread over a greater area of the sky.

Each rainbow reflects white light inside its colored bands, but that is "down" for the primary and "up" for the secondary. The dark area of unlit sky lying between the primary and secondary bows is called Alexander's band, after Alexander of Aphrodisias who first described it.



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Three similar burglaries within a short period of time

On Saturday evening, January 27, 2020 there were two residential burglaries in the same area of Lake Forest Park. 

The first burglary was in the 3100 blk of NE 197th Place and the second was in the 3000 blk of NE 190th Street. 

It appears that in the first burglary the suspect was interrupted and fled the house as the homeowner opened his garage door when he returned home. 

The second burglary also appears to have been interrupted by the homeowner. 

A K9 track was unable to locate the suspect. A Shoreline PD unit assisted with containment and advised that they had a similar type residential burglary that occurred between 6pm to 8pm at 30th and 198th with the same circumstances. 

If you have any information on these crimes, please contact Officer Parrish mparrish@cityoflfp.com 



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Jobs: Wonderland

Wonderland Child and Family Services is looking for an experienced grant writer! This contract position will play a pivotal role in generating a vital revenue stream and creating brand awareness for the agency.

Learn more about this and other open positions HERE



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Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote with AAUW Edmonds SnoKing

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote. 

Learn who was excluded.

Let’s complete our history by celebrating the women and men of color whose participation in the suffrage movement helped make voting rights for women possible.

Less well known than Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Alice Paul, Lucy Burns and other white women, their contributions were invaluable. The National Association of Colored Women’s motto was “Lifting as we climb.”

Saturday February 8, 2020 from 10-12 noon at Edmonds Community College, Snohomish Hall, Room 338, 20226 68th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036

This monthly meeting of AAUW Edmonds SnoKing Branch will include a Raffle, Book Sale, Refreshments and a chance to fill in what we missed in our schooling. Free admission.

Questions: Email Edmonds SnoKing Branch Leadership at aauw.esk@gmail.com

The Mission of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.



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Update on statewide response to 2019 novel coronavirus

From the Washington Department of Health

As the investigation into 2019 novel coronavirus continues, the Washington State Department of Health is sharing important data points to help the public understand and track the progress and the work being done statewide. 

The immediate health risk from novel coronavirus to Washington residents is still considered low at this time.

Across the state, we have identified 8 persons under investigation (PUI). A person under investigation (PUI) is an ill person with possible 2019 n-CoV infection who is in the process of being tested.

The current number of close contacts stands at 63. This is the number of people potentially exposed to the virus who are being actively monitored in Washington state. A close contact is a person who has been within about 6 feet of a person with confirmed 2019 n-CoV infection for a prolonged period of time or has had direct contact with secretions from a person with confirmed 2019 n-CoV infection. The definition used in Washington is the same as the CDC definition. We plan to update the number of close contacts daily at 3pm here on the Department of Health website.

We will update our website daily with:
  • The number of confirmed 2019 novel coronavirus cases in Washington.
  • The number of people who are currently being monitored due to having close contact with a person who is confirmed to have 2019 novel coronavirus.
  • The number of ill persons under investigation (PUI) for possible infection.

The patient with confirmed 2019 n-CoV is still in satisfactory condition and in the same unit at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett. Providence is coordinating with the CDC, the Department of Health, and the Snohomish Health District to monitor and treat the patient. No discharge date has been set.

The 2019 novel coronavirus is concerning because it’s a new strain and can cause pneumonia

The Washington State Department of Health wants to ensure that the public is aware of the ways we are working to keep the public informed every day. The multi-agency public response to Washington’s first case of 2019 novel coronavirus is ongoing, as these teams partner to learn more about this emerging issue.

There are steps people can take to reduce their risk of getting any viral respiratory infections. These include:
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces

It is also important for people to stay at home away from others if they are sick and for people to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash their hands

DOH has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington state, how the virus is spread, and what to do if you have symptoms, please call 1-800-525-0127 and press #.



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LFP Councilmember Mark Phillips: King Conservation District (KCD) Election

By Mark Phillips, Lake Forest Park Councilmember 

For the last three years I have been a Sound Cities Association representative on the King Conservation District Advisory Committee, and had the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the great work that KCD does in our county.

Originally established in the 1930’s following the Dust Bowl, conservation districts provide technical assistance and funding for the conservation of land and water resources. There are now over 3,000 such entities around the country, including one in every county in Washington.

KCD is a non-regulatory, non-enforcement agency that assists urban and rural King County property owners in a variety of ways including farmland conservation, agricultural methods, local food distribution (like farmers markets), and forest stewardship, including wildfire prevention. In my city, KCD has assisted residents with invasive plant removal, re-vegetation and steep slope stabilization projects.

An annual fee to property owners is the primary funding for KCD’s work. That annual fee for residential property owners was recently set by the King County Council at $11.63 for 2020, rising incrementally to $12.79 in 2024.

KCD is governed by a 5-person Board of Supervisors, three of whom are chosen by county residents in special elections. Such an election is underway now, and will continue through February 11th to fill one of those positions. Anyone in Lake Forest Park, Shoreline or Kenmore who is a registered voter can vote in the KCD election.

As has been widely reported, King County Elections is using this Conservation District election to test an electronic voting format, allowing voters to cast ballots immediately using a computer, smartphone or tablet. However, the process still allows the option of voting in the more traditional manner by downloading a ballot, completing it by hand and filing it by mail or via one of the existing ballot drop boxes.

It is hoped that this trial might help evaluate the feasibility of electronic voting for future elections. Since it is an electronic process, concern has been expressed about safeguarding the security of election information, both results and voter data, including by Secretary of State Kim Wyman.

As a precaution in this election, all ballots received electronically will be printed and retained by King County Elections. To vote electronically, voters must provide their name, date of birth and email address, and sign their ballot using their mouse or fingertip, depending on the device used.

People wishing to vote in this election, either electronically or by mail or drop box, can do so through the election link on the King Conservation District website, where they will find step-by-step instructions as well as information about the candidates running for the open position.



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Third Place Commons wants to hear your story


Third Place Commons invites you to tell your Commons story. 

On the occasion of Third Place Commons’ 20th anniversary as a nonprofit organization, members of the Commons community are invited to share their thoughts about what Third Place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market have meant to YOU over the past two decades.

Whether you’re a lifetime local or brand new to the neighborhood, your story matters and Third Place Commons wants to hear it!

Tell your Commons story in approximately 250 words or fewer. It may be featured on the website, on social media, or even at the annual community breakfast (and birthday party) on Thursday, March 5th!

Need help getting started? Here are some prompts that might help get your creative juices flowing:
  • Write a love letter to Third Place Commons in honor of Valentine’s Day.
  • Imagine your community without Third Place Commons or the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. What would you miss most?
  • Are you a long-time resident? Share your thoughts on the Town Center mall before Third Place Commons was here, and on how it has changed with the addition of Third Place Commons.
  • Share a time in your life when the community at Third Place Commons was especially important to you.
  • Talk about your favorite way to use Third Place Commons. Do you meet with friends? Come to dance? Bring the little ones for family programs? Shop the farmers market?
  • Write a poem about Third Place Commons or the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.
Choose one of these prompts or follow your own. Just write from the heart!

All submissions are requested by February 19, 2020. Visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org for all the details and more information on how to share your story. See you at the Commons!



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Still open: Sears Outlet Store

The Sears is gone but the Sears Outlet Store, 15711 1/2 Aurora Avenue N, is alive and well in the lower level of the parking lot at the east end of the building.
 
This shopping experience is better than going online. Always amazing deals - you never know what you will find that you didn't know you needed!


Thanks to the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Facebook page for this tip!




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Dine at Lake Forest Bar and Grill Tuesday to help Briarcrest kids go to camp

Lake Forest Bar and Grill
Lake Forest Park Town Center
The wonderful people at Lake Forest Bar and Grill are joining forces with Briarcrest Elementary to help lower the cost for all 5th and 6th graders to attend Camp Seymour this spring.

It's so simple - you dine in (or order take out) and 20% of your tab will be donated. Also, think of all the fun you're going to have dining with SO MANY school friends!

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 5pm – 10pm. Upper wing of Town Center (close to Ballinger Way), Lake Forest Park.



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LFP Rotary hears about motivational programs for youth from golf organization



On January 22, 2020, Lake Forest Park Rotary heard from speaker Joshua Field, center in the photo (with the golf club!).

Pictured with Joshua are Rotary President Robin Roat, LFP Police Chief Mike Harden, Operations Lieutenant Rhonda Lehman, and Support Services Lieutenant Diego Zanella.

Field is Outreach Director for The First Tee of Greater Seattle (TFTGS), part of the World Golf Foundation. Its mission is to impact the lives of youth with programs that build character, instill values, and promote healthy choices through playing golf.

They have nine core values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment. They also emphasize nine healthy habits that fall under the categories of Physical, Emotional, and Social.


With training like this, these golfers will grow up to be great Rotarians. Here you see President Elect JP Mahar demonstrating how it's done - perfect, JP!

The officers informed us of the rollicking success of "Shop with a Cop," a fine program that brings joy each year to underprivileged members of our community. Go to Facebook to learn more and see great photos of the event.



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Photo: Clouds with spaceship

Monday, January 27, 2020

Photo by Mary Igl


First a Sasquatch sighting in eastern Washington and now a spaceship over the Salish Sea.

I'm sure that's what the disc-shaped cloud is in the middle section of the white clouds. Or perhaps it's the Enterprise - it looks like it stretches back from the disc. And it certainly has an impressive wake.

And the earth looks suspiciously flat...




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Free Parent Leadership and Children's Leadership courses

Elena and her daughter are graduates of the
leadership training institute


Parent Leadership Training Institute

Children's Leadership Training Institute 

Spring 2020

Washington Family Engagement invites you and your family to participate in a leadership program created just for you!

The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) is a free, 11-week course open to parents, grandparents and community members. 

It teaches civic and community leadership, how systems work, advocacy, engagement and public speaking skills. As a graduation requirement, students design a project to benefit their schools or neighborhoods. Graduates are eligible to receive 5 college credits.

The Children’s Leadership Training Institute (CLTI) is a free, 11-week course open to children ages 3 to 14 whose parents attend the PLTI. Children increase their reading, leadership and public speaking skills and receive a take-home a book every session.

The PLTI and CLTI start February 22nd and end May 16, 2020. Classes are held twice a week: Wednesdays 6:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturdays 9:00am to 12noon.

Graduation takes place at the WA State Capitol in Olympia.

Classes are held at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St, Everett, WA 98201

Apply here or email: Info@wafamilyengagement.org


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King County Conservation District election online until Feb 11

King Conservation District (KCD) is a natural resources assistance agency authorized by Washington State and guided by the Washington State Conservation Commission

"Our mission is to promote the sustainable use of natural resources through responsible stewardship. A five-member Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing all KCD programs and activities."

KCD is holding its annual board election now through February 11, 2020. Eligible voters can access their ballots and election information here.

Online Ballot Access

KCD is piloting a new technology this year to expand voting access to their election. We have partnered with King County Elections, Democracy Live, and Tusk Philanthropies to ensure an accessible election for all registered voters in our service area.

Voters will be able to access their ballot through the Democracy Live portal to access and mark your ballot. Once you’ve made your selection, you can submit your ballot electronically, by mail or by dropbox.

Ballots will be processed by King County Elections, and after you submit yours, you can track it through the King County Elections website.

The OmniBallot is auditable, transparent, secure and accurate. At the end of the voting process, a paper ballot is downloaded by the elections administrator and printed for tabulation. A voter verified paper ballot is always available for a hand recount if necessary. Mobile voting access can improve participation and accessibility in elections.

KCD board members contribute local perspectives on important natural resource management and conservation issues, seek feedback about conservation programs from District residents, set KCD policy, and direct KCD’s work plan and budget.

Take a moment, review the candidates and cast your vote.



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Kenmore Council re-elects Mayor Baker and Deputy Mayor Herbig

From left: Kenmore Councilmember Corina Pfeil, Kenmore Councilmember Melanie O’Cain,
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, Kenmore Councilmember Milton Curtis,
Kenmore Mayor David Baker
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore



At its January 13, 2020 meeting, the Kenmore City Council re-elected David Baker as Mayor and Nigel Herbig as Deputy Mayor.

Four councilmembers were sworn into service, including two new councilmembers. Councilmembers David Baker and Milton Curtis both ran for re-election and were sworn in for their 5th and 4th terms, respectively. Councilmembers Melanie O’Cain and Corina Pfeil were sworn into their first terms.

New Councilmember Melanie O’Cain holds a BA from the University of Washington. She has worked for the Port of Seattle for 19 years and is currently an Accounting Records and Administration Manager. She grew up in Kenmore and returned to raise her children in her hometown.

Councilmember Corina Pfeil, also new to the Kenmore City Council, is a Behavioral and Social Health Services undergrad and Pre-Public Health at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. She has nearly 18 years prior service in the dental/medical field providing patient quality coordinated care and team management. Councilmember Pfeil has lived in Kenmore for over 30 years and raised her family in the community.

Councilmembers Brent Smith and Stacey Denuski chose not to run for re-election and ended their terms after many years of leadership and service to the Kenmore community. The Kenmore City Council is responsible for establishing city policies, enacting and amending city laws, adopting the biennial budget, and setting the overall direction and vision for the City of Kenmore. City councilmembers serve staggered four-year terms, and the council selects one of its members to serve as mayor and a second as deputy mayor for two-year terms.



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Art of Food and Wine in Lynnwood Feb 8 supports the arts

A benefit event with food, wine, art demos and live music is back in 2020 to support the Arts in Lynnwood on February 8, 2020 from 5-9pm at the Lynnwood Convention Center 

February is dreary no more with this annual event on your calendar! Grab your friends and join us at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 5-9pm for an evening filled with regional wines and gourmet food tastings, art demonstrations and toe-tapping live music to celebrate and support the arts in Lynnwood at the second annual “Art of Food and Wine” event.

The Lynnwood Arts Commission, in partnership with Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation, Lynnwood Convention Center, and Seattle Uncorked, have expanded this annual community event to support public art projects in the city of Lynnwood for the 2020.

The evening’s entertainment lineup includes live music from “The Ampere Collective,” a spunky quintet that plays fusion, soul and jazz. “Funk n Groove” from Shoreline Community College will be there, too, with their infectious blend of funk, rock and pop. Solo guitarist and songwriter Joshua Blatman will also be in the evening’s entertainment lineup.

Local artists confirmed so far include wood worker Bill Grader, encaustic artist Sharon Grader, pastel and oil artist Janis Graves, oil painter Kathleen Moore and whimsical ceramic sculptor Mike O’Day. They will amaze and inspire you with their art demonstrations!

Foodies will delight at the selection of gourmet bites from local restaurants Anthony’s Seafood Grill, Chef Dane Catering, Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, Navi’s Catering Kitchen, and the chefs of the Lynnwood Convention Center. More are expected, keep checking the website for updates.

Let’s not forget the art of the vine! The evening will be an epic opportunity to try some fabulous local wine because 20 wineries will be there pouring sips.

Tickets are on sale now at www.LynnwoodFoodWine.com. Buy now to take advantage of Early Bird pricing. Ticket prices will go up on February 1st.

  • Foodies Only - $15 early bird/$2o after Jan 31st. Includes 10 food bites
  • Wine Lovers Only - $25 early bird/$30 after Jan 31st Includes 10 one-ounce wine tastings
  • The Full Deal - $40 early bird/$50 after Jan 31st Includes 10 food bites and 10 one-ounce wine tastings

This is a 21+ only event, and government issued identification will be necessary.

Funds raised by the event will be used to for public arts projects identified by the Lynnwood Arts Commission, which supports universal access to diverse arts to enrich our community’s quality of life and economic vitality.



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Workshop: Clean, Dry, and .... Where?


Recology Recycling Workshop 

CLEAN, DRY AND…..WHERE? 

Yes. You are not the only one wondering about the proper disposal of your shredded paper. 

Briarcrest Neighborhood Association and Shoreline United Methodist Church are co-sponsoring an event to help you answer those nagging questions about recycling. We all want to be good stewards of the earth so come learn from the experts at Recology, our local solid waste utility. A question and answer time will follow their presentation. Feel free to bring examples 

Thursday, February 6, 

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Shoreline United Methodist Church


Shoreline, WA 98155



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Marriage in fact and fiction at Third Place Books

Two authors this week - both on the topic of marriage. A work of historical fiction portrays marriage during the London Blitz. A marriage counselor shares what he has learned.


Third Place Books, upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way


Thursday, January 30 at 7pm
Terry Olson

Let Love Go Forward

What is the secret to a lasting marriage? What makes it good? How can a couple overcome rough patches? In Let Love Go Forward, former marriage and family counselor Terry Olsen explains the pitfalls and potholes that can sour a relationship.


Friday, January 31 at 6pm
Peter Curtis

Pavel’s War

The Kohut family—Willy, Sophie and 3 year-old Pavel—join Willy's grandparents in London at the start of the Blitz, in this new historical novel, the third in a series. Challenges pile up: their flat is burned out in a raid, Willy transfers into the British army, Sophie takes a maid's job in Cambridge, and Pavel is sent away from the bombing to live on a farm. Will the Kohut's marriage hold together? What will happen to Pavel?



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Wrestling: Shorecrest High School takes 5th Place at the Lynden Invitational Tournament

Shorecrest wrestling team celebrates with ice cream
Photo by Sean Rhodes


Trentyn Good, Senior Captain 1st Place 152lb

Shorecrest High School Wrestling had a good showing at the 32nd Lynden Invitational Tournament on Saturday, January 25, 2020 and took 5th place as a team out of 17 other high school squads.

This is the highest placing Shorecrest has ever had at the Lynden Invitational.

Out of 15 participants, six of the Shorecrest wrestlers placed in their individual brackets.

Of those six, 5 wrestlers made it to the Championship rounds, and two were Tournament Weight Class Champions.

Thomas Rhodes 1st Place 113lb

Trentyn Good (Senior Captain) took first place in the 152lb bracket and Thomas Rhodes (Sophomore) took first place in the 113lb bracket.

Ian Mortensen 2nd Place 170lb
Ian Mortensen (Senior) took 2nd place in the 170lb bracket.

Kiaya Conway-Yasuyama (Senior Captain) took 2nd place in the 138lb bracket.

Elyjiah Schultz (Junior) took 2nd place in the 220lb bracket and Jordan Glesener (Junior) took 3rd in the Heavyweight  Division.

Other underclassmen showed some growth and potential at this varsity level tournament:

Aiden Didio (Sophomore), with two wins and two losses; and Wyatt Patrenaude (Junior), with one win, two losses.

Overall, Shorecrest Wrestling has knocked the rust off with three team wins and one tie in the Wesco South Division and the team is now ready to head into the postseason.

Kiaya Conway-Yasuyama (Senior Captain)
2nd Place 138lb
Head Coach Bryan Officer is pleased that his Varsity Line-up has polished up their game for the upcoming dual meet with the undefeated Shorewood Thunderbirds next week.

Then onto Districts and Regionals with the ultimate goal of taking several Scot wrestlers to the State Tournament in Tacoma on February 21st. 



Elyjah Schultz 2nd Place 220lb
Individual Placers are listed below:

113lbs: Thomas Rhodes (1st Place)
138lbs: Kaiya Conway-Yasuyama (2nd Place)
152lbs: Trentyn Good (1st Place)
170lbs: Ian Mortensen (2nd Place)
220lbs: Elyjah Schultz (2nd Place)
285lbs: Jordan Glesener (3rd Place)

-- Sean Rhodes, Assistant Wrestling Coach, Shorecrest High School
--Photos by Sean Rhodes


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St. Barnabas Anglican Church will have access in spite of Sound Transit construction at NE 155th

Sunday, January 26, 2020

St. Barnabas on NE 155th
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Beginning February 1 the street in front of the church 155th St. N. will be closed to through traffic. 

St. Barnabas has been promised by Sound Transit that we will still have continuous and uninterrupted access to the church.

For the next several weeks, you may see construction activity along N 155th Street carried out by Sound Transit. 

The light rail line will go up the east side of the freeway, but Sound Transit wants to monitor noise and vibration at our property and it wants to tie into electric and other utilities along the street.

Your visits to the church should not be affected. If access is blocked by closed lanes or detours, roll down your window and wave to catch the attention of a flagger. They will make sure you can safely get into the parking lot.

Of course, at any time, if any workers are present, it’s ok to roll down your window, and call out “God bless you!”

Fr. Harley Crain
Saint Barnabas Anglican Church of Seattle


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Scam of the week: You are not being called by the Washington Medical Commission

Attention: Clinics, doctors' offices, and pharmacies

The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) has been alerted that scam artists are calling clinics, Dr. Offices and Pharmacies posing as the WMC or medical board.

These scam artists have increased the deceptiveness of the tactics by using direct phone numbers to WMC staff. The callers usually say a complaint has been opened on the physician or pharmacist. In the past, callers have said there is a problem with a physician’s DEA registration.

This is not how the WMC, state regulators, state medical boards or the DEA operate. 

All practitioners should be skeptical of anyone claiming to be with the WMC making such demands. Please be aware the WMC will never call you asking for your DEA number, private information or looking for payment. 

If you receive a call like this and have questions, please contact Medical.Commission@wmc.wa.gov

The WMC promotes patient safety and enhances the integrity of the medical profession through licensing, rule-making, discipline, and education. Follow the WMC on Facebook and Twitter.




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King county Republican party announces pooled precinct caucuses

The King county Republican party will be holding pooled caucuses on Saturday, February 29, 2020, consisting of all caucuses in a legislative district.

Caucus events begin at 10am and it is suggested that attendees arrived at 9am to ensure a smooth registration process and accurate caucus.

The 32nd District Legislative District precinct caucus will be held from 10am - 12noon at Kellogg Middle School, 16045 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

The 46th District Legislative District precinct caucus will be held at Concordia Lutheran School Gymnasium, 7040 36th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115.




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On ramp to I-5 from Northgate Way to close for Link construction

The back half of Northgate Mall has been demolished
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Northgate Way to northbound Interstate 5 on-ramp closure

Beginning Sunday, January 26, 2020, Sound Transit will be closing the on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 via Northgate Way in Seattle to construct the columns for the future aerial guideway.

Detour route to get on I-5 northbound
from Northgate Way


This closure is a necessary step for construction of the Lynnwood Link light rail.

According to Sound Transit spokesperson My Nguyen, "This closure is not 24-hours and will be between the hours of 9:30pm to 5am at Northgate Way."

The back half of the mall has been demolished, so the traffic jams may not be as serious as if the mall were full of businesses.

CORRECTION: Best Buy is still open! My error.




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Shoreline Mandarin classes celebrate Lunar New Year with song, dance, and dumplings

Shorewood IV Mandarin class with New Year's Eve dumplings

Mandarin teacher Hua Zhang helped her fourth year class celebrate Lunar New Year's Eve on Friday, January 24, 2020 by following the Chinese tradition of making dumplings.

Shorewood Mandarin IV students made 15 pounds of dumplings to celebrate Lunar New Year and they also performed Lunar New Year songs as part of the celebrations. 

Shorewood IV Mandarin students displayed their
black and white artwork in honor of the New Year


Parents and school administrators stopped by and joined them for dumplings during their morning class.

Hua said that "Since this is the last year for the Mandarin program at Shorewood for those students I have worked hard to bring happiness to them for this Lunar New Year."

They made and displayed Lunar Year art pictures.

Meridian Park Mandarin students with Hua Zhang (right)

Meridian Park Mandarin class students did a Chinese dance called "Little Apple." 

Meridian Park Mandarin students performed in the
variety show Friday evening. (left) Teacher Hua Zhang


They performed the "Dragons and Lions" dance at the Shorewood theater during the Meridian Park variety show Friday night.

Photos by Kristi Lin, Tien Peng, and Hua Zheng.



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Open House for veterans and community at American Legion Post 227 on Friday

Saturday, January 25, 2020

American Legion Post 227 is holding
an Open House on Friday Jan 31

American Legion Post 227 is holding an open house on Friday, January 31 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
 
All veterans and members of the community, whether military veterans or not, are invited and welcome to attend. 

This is an opportunity for veterans and community members to get to know each other.

Coffee, tea, cookies, pastries and a lunch will be served at the open house.

It is intended to provide a casual atmosphere where you can bring a newspaper to read, read books from the Post library, converse with others and just relax.

The Post 227 building is located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 (the corner of NE 146th Street and 17th Ave NE, behind the Goodwill Store).

You can learn more about Post 227 by visiting their website.


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Save Shoreline Trees community meeting with City Planner and WSDOT rep Tuesday

130 trees would be cut
Photo by Jamie Holter


Community Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 7pm
Highland Terrace Elementary School library, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline 98133. 

Help Save the Tall Trees on Dayton Ave N and N 160th

7:10pm: Update: Caleb Miller, City Project Manager; and Christopher Linden, WSDOT

8:00pm: How you can help!

Once these trees are gone, they are gone forever.

Save Shoreline Trees



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