Wellness Studio Grand Opening Feb 29 at Senior Center - free line dance class included

Thursday, February 20, 2020


The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center has created a Wellness Center for all its current programs in the space at the west end of its building at the south end of the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE.

Instructors will make brief presentations on the following programs offered at the Center:

Tai Chi
Qi Gong
Yoga - chair, mat
Fitness over 80
Healing through music
Theater games
Energy light therapy
CLogging
Line dance

A free line dance class will be offered

Refreshments will be served in the Multi-Purpose room



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Scene on the Sound: Mt. Rainier is not the only snow covered volcano

Mount Baker
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Only in the last ten years have I learned that you can see Mount Baker from some points in Shoreline. On the waters of Puget Sound for one. From the sixth floor apartments of South Echo Lake. Maybe from upper floors of the Arabella in North City business district.

It's closest big city is Bellingham. I had a friend who grew up in Bellingham and spent time in boring classes gazing at the steam rising from the vents on Mount Baker - a volcano that never really goes to sleep in spite of the snowpack.



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Power of One volunteers move and learn

Presenter Lori S. Dunn led the Power of One volunteers through a variety of movements and activities designed to ready the body and brain for learning, enhance academic skills and decrease stress and anxiety. 



Power of One volunteers gathered at the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center on February 12, 2020 for an engaging and informative afternoon of “Movement and Learning” with Lori S. Dunn, PreK-12 Physical Education and Health Literacy Program Manager for Seattle Public Schools. 

During this training, Lori shared simple ways to incorporate body and brain-stimulating movements into the work the volunteers do with students.

Gretchen Brookes (left) and Michele Lawson pair up for “1-2-3 Clap,” an activity designed to build group cohesion and relieve stress.


Sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, Power of One matches volunteers 55 years and older with schools in the Shoreline school district. Volunteers give their time in a variety of ways, including tutoring, mentoring and helping in classrooms and libraries. Training and support are provided. Needs range from working with early childhood education (2-3 year olds) to high school students.

During 1-2-3 Clap, Peggy Hudson (left) and Darci Beacom learn that making mistakes is expected and welcome.


Designed to activate the right and left sides of the brain, integrating certain movements can help ready the brain for higher learning concepts like reading, comprehension, writing and math.

Watching their pointer finger while slowly drawing large figure eights sideways in the air, Power of One volunteers learn that this simple activity can improve memory, concentration and academic skills in writing, decoding written language and reading comprehension. Crossing the body’s midline helps stimulate both the right and left sides of the brain. (Front row: l to r: Dave Plude, Bill Bear, Cathy Floit and Shirley Parker. Back row: Michele Lawson and Gretchen Brooks)


In addition, specific types of movement can help improve memory, lengthen attention span, boost decision-making skills and decrease anxiety. 

Power of One volunteers learn to juggle scarves, taking care to cross the midline as they practice throwing and catching. Juggling enhances listening skills, memory, concentration, eye-hand coordination, note taking skills, and critical thinking and problem solving skills in addition to building self-confidence. (Back row: l to r: Mary Wilcox, Thelma Kauffman, Deanne Belinoff, Dave Plude and Bill Bear. Front row: Harriet Tibbits, Liz Rosenthal and Deborah Lamb.)


Through this “Movement and Learning” training, Power of One volunteers added more tools to their toolboxes for building deeper connections with students while enhancing learning in fun and simple ways.

Susan Mueller, Thelma Kauffman and Deanne Belinoff use both their dominant and non-dominant hands to spin a jack, another activity that stimulates both sides of the brain and increases concentration, coordination and problem solving skills.


Deborah Lamb, Shirley Fullner and Mary Tutch practice spinning jacks. This short and simple activity can be used before a task that requires focus and concentration.



If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Power of One Volunteer Program, contact Terry Monette at 978-505-1709 or at terry.monette@shorelineschools.org. She will walk you through how to become a “Partner in Learning” as a Power of One volunteer.





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House passes Pollet bill to protect students from lead in drinking water

Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-46
On Wednesday, February 19, the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that will protect Washington school children from lead in drinking water.

House Bill 1860, sponsored by Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-46, and cosponsored by Rep. Cindy Ryu, will establish a 2025 deadline for schools to test all faucets used for drinking water or in food preparation at schools. 

Schools would repeat the testing every five years, paid for by the Department of Health. 

Schools would notify parents of results when elevated lead levels are found and develop action plans to reduce all lead levels to below nine parts-per-billion (ppb). 

The testing of all faucets used for drinking or food preparation and notification would be one of the strongest protections in the nation.

“When we send our children to school, the water we want them to drink shouldn’t reduce their IQ and ability to learn,” said Rep. Pollet, who is also a faculty member at the University of Washington School of Public Health. 
“The neurological and developmental problems created by even low levels of lead exposure have been well documented. It is time to protect our children here in Washington.”

Initial voluntary testing funded in the state budget. According to an analysis by a UW School of Public Health student, 616 schools participated in recent voluntary testing conducted by the Washington Department of Health and Seattle Public Schools. 

Of those schools, 38% had at least one faucet with lead levels over 20 ppb. Numerous schools had lead levels well over 100 ppb, and two schools had levels over 1,000 ppb. About 2,000 schools remain to be tested.

Remediation to below 9 ppb is typically accomplished with filters, flushing or valve replacement. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is already funded to provide grants to school districts to pay for these costs which are typically under $2,000.

House Bill 1860 passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 98-0 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle (46th Legislative District), represents part of King County and the city of Seattle including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Lake City.




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Pre-register for Republican caucuses on Feb 29

The 2020 Republican Precinct Caucuses are less than two weeks away on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Use this link to locate your caucus and pre-register today. The purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates and alternates to the county convention or legislative district caucus.

If you are interested in being a Delegate to the County, State, or National convention, click here to learn more.



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Watch your mailbox for Presidential Primary ballot

King County Elections mailed ballots February 19, to over 1.35 million registered voters for the March 10 Presidential Primary.

Any voter who has not received their ballot by Monday, February 24 should call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

The Secretary of State mailed voters' pamphlets last week.

This Presidential Primary will mark the first time in the last four years that voters need to declare a party preference to participate. 

While Washington voters do not register by party, voters across the state will have to pick a party, check the box, and vote for one candidate from the party they selected.

This party preference will remain on the voter rolls for 60 days before being expunged and is publicly disclosable information, per state law.

King County Elections is projecting 40% turnout for the Presidential Primary.

There is only one candidate on the Republican ballot.

On the Democratic ballot are a number of candidates who have already suspended their campaigns: Michael Bennet, Cory Booker, John Delaney, Deval Patrick, and Andrew Yang.



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Jobs: Northern Waters Inc., in Edmonds

Northern Waters, Inc. is a contractor for landscape irrigation, landscape lighting, and pumping systems. We maintain, repair, and install these systems. We have been in business in the Northwest for over 40 years.

Office Manager Apprentice

We are looking for the right person to join us in our small yet busy office, as the Office Manager. You will be trained in all aspects of managing the office over the course of several months, in preparation of managing the office. We need someone who is interested in making a long term commitment. You must be reliable, hardworking, and have a good sense of humor. You possess strong people skills, attention to detail, and the ability to get things done! Multi-tasking is second nature and being busy is the best way to spend your day. You demonstrate a strong work ethic (integrity, responsibility, quality, discipline, teamwork).

Qualified candidates should possess the following skills:
  • Excellent typing and organization skills and a strong ability to multitask.
  • Excellent verbal communication and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Keen computer knowledge.
Duties will include (but are not limited to) general office operations: answering multi-phone lines and checking messages, customer service, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, creating documents, copy machine (scanning), email, data entry, filing, and other light office duties.

As Office Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the general office operations, making sure the different duties are being accomplished in an efficient and timely manner. You will work directly with the owners of the company, coordinating workloads and maintaining accountability, both in the office and for the technicians in the field. You will work diligently to make sure daily tasks are completed, and be part of the team to get things done.

Salary DOE / $20.00 to $23.00 per hour to start PLUS Benefits: Personal Leave, Medical Insurance, and Retirement Plan. Full-time, long-term employment. *Drug test and background report required.

Senior Irrigation Service Technician (Edmonds) - full time

Compensation: DOE $20.00 to $28.00 per hour with benefit package offered

Northern Waters Inc., an Irrigation, Landscape Lighting, and Pump contractor, is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team of Service Technicians.

Responsibilities include:
  • Irrigation system startups and shutdowns
  • Troubleshooting and repair of existing irrigation systems
  • Installation of new irrigation systems
  • Service and repair of low voltage landscape lighting
  • Maintain supplies, inventory, equipment and vehicle needed for daily usage
  • Maintain company assets with integrity
Requirements:
  • MINIMUM of two (2) years experience in residential irrigation system installation or service
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Good understanding of design and layout, controllers, and valves
  • Problem solving skills
  • Positive and outgoing attitude
  • Dependable
  • Electrical knowledge
  • B.A.T. Certification a plus

The ideal candidate should be able to use wire locators, ohm meters, and have experience in troubleshooting and repairing residential irrigation systems. This person will work alone, keep on schedule, and keep the service truck clean, organized, and well stocked. This is a field position requiring outdoor work in all types of weather. If you feel you meet all of these qualifications, please contact us for an interview.

*Must have a valid WSDL with clean driving record (records will be checked)
*Drug test and background report required.

Pay is based on experience. A benefit package is offered. Company trucks are driven between office and job sites.

Application
Please send your resume to: admin@northernwatersinc.com / fax: 425.672.4350 / mail: PO Box 1293, Edmonds, WA 98020



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Scene on the Sound: The X Factor

X Factor
Photo by Mary Igl


I have to wonder how close those planes actually came to each other...



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Letter to the Editor: Will We Miss the Trees When They’re Gone?

To the Editor

The City of Shoreline is felling trees at a rapid clip, and often the public doesn’t know about it until the chain saws start. One of the city’s (and the state’s) biggest projects impacting Shoreline trees is the redesigned — and LEED-certified — Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) building on Dayton Avenue North, between north 155th and north 160th streets. The size of the project is triggering City of Shoreline code requirements for enhanced sidewalks and curbs that necessitate removal of more than 133 mature trees.

Save Shoreline Trees, a Washington-state non-profit, is asking the city and the state to modify its plans (and codes) to provide an alternative sidewalk design that saves these trees.

The removal of so many second-growth trees has upset people throughout Shoreline and Seattle. Why do people feel such a connection to old, majestic trees? What do trees do that enhances our lives?

The answers are many and varied. First, trees are living organisms and, as such, communicate with one another. They warn each other of danger, drought and disease. Scientific evidence shows that they do this through their root systems. (For more information, see The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate by Peter Wohlleben, Do Trees Talk to Each Other? Smithsonian Magazine, March 2018, or Suzanne Simard’s TED talk, How Trees Talk to Each Other.)

For humans, trees provide shelter, shade and a quiet refuge. For birds and other animals, trees are their habitat. Trees take in carbon dioxide and give us back the air we breathe. They keep the earth from warming too much, and their roots stabilize the soil. Trees are little factories doing all this work for us without us even knowing it.

But the city keeps cutting them down: the Douglas Firs, the Western Red Cedars, the Western Hemlocks. Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever. They will no longer provide us with the benefits we barely notice.

Kathleen A Kaye
Shoreline


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Personal help for Senior homeowners applying for reduction in property taxes

From Rod Dembowski, King county council

Too many senior homeowners struggle to pay their property taxes. That’s why for years I’ve advocated for a change in the state’s senior property tax exemption law to allow more seniors to qualify for relief.

I am pleased to report, beginning this year, if you are 61 years or older, own your home, and have an annual income of $58,423 or less, you may be eligible for property tax relief.

This means that tens of thousands of senior homeowners that weren't eligible before can now apply for a reduction in their property taxes.

To learn more and apply, you can go to: www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor/TaxRelief or call 206-296-3920.

For personal help, call the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center at 206-365-1536 to schedule an appointment with Social Worker, Alain Rhone, for assistance in completing the documents.


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Shoreline City Council meeting agenda for February 24, 2020

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Mike Remarcke
By Pam Cross

The agenda for the City Council February 24, 2020 meeting includes the following:

ACTION ITEMS

8(a). Adoption of Ordinance No. 882 - Amending Title 20 of the Shoreline Municipal Code Related to Master Development Plan and Special Use Permit Decision Criteria and Criteria for Essential Public Facilities and Repealing the Moratorium Established by Ordinance No. 868

This proposed Ordinance was discussed by the Council on February 10 , and Council directed that it be brought back to Council for adoption. Monday, Council is scheduled to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 882.

8(b) Appointing the 2020 Members to the Planning Commission and Shoreline

Council subcommittee unanimously recommends appointing Julius Rwamashongye, Pam Sager, Andy Galuska, and Janelle Callahan to the Planning Commission for four-year terms that will run from April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2024. The subcommittee also unanimously recommended that Andy Galuska also serve on the Shoreline Landmarks and Heritage Commission that will run from April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2024. Copies of all applications are available online.


STUDY ITEM

9(a) Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program (NTSP) Discussion

In 2019, Traffic Services staff initiated a reevaluation of the program and Monday it will be discussing three options for program administration moving forward for Council to consider:

1) Existing - keep the same

2) Alternative 1 – modify NTSP program to create entry criteria and prioritize projects based on data

3) Alternative 2 – use collision and other traffic data to inform traffic safety improvements through the Annual Traffic Report process, eliminating a program exclusively for local streets. Based on the benefits and tradeoffs associated with each alternative, staff recommends the Traffic Safety Improvements program be restructured as described in Alternative 2,

2-21-2020 Corrected section 8(b) planning commission 



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Sound Transit drop in sessions to explain major work coming soon on NE 185th

2nd Ave NE is the parking lot entrance to the Senior Center and the Spartan Rec Center
on the other side of the street is New Hope Church of the Deaf
North City Elementary is top right on the map
NE 185th and 10th NE is the intersection by the Place for Kids Child Care
The 4-way signal on 5th will be east of the freeway
8th is the street just east of 5th 


Sound Transit will be hosting two drop-in sessions to share information about upcoming construction on NE 185th in the area near the Shoreline North transit station.

Residents can drop by anytime during one of the sessions to learn more, ask questions, and provide input.
Friday, March 6, 8:30am to 4:30pmNorth City Elementary, 186 NE 190th St, Shoreline 98155.

Projects to be covered at the drop in session:

Construction of a temporary compact urban roundabout at the intersection of NE 185th St and 10th Ave NE. No land will be taken for this project.

Construction of a four-way signal at the realigned eastern intersection with 5th Ave NE (east of I-5) and 185th St with a new transit entrance to the Shoreline North/185th Station.

Construction of a compact urban roundabout at the intersection of 8th Ave NE and 185th St.

Restriping NE 185th St into a three-lane section with buffered bike lanes between 2nd Ave NE and 8th Ave NE. The eventual plan is for a four-lane configuration from Midvale Ave N to 5th Ave NE (west of I-5) and then transition into a three-lane configuration before the bridge.

Learn about the King County bus 348 re-routes.

If you are unable to go to one of the sessions because of your work schedule or other reason, send your questions to My Nguyen, lynnwoodlink@soundtransit.org or 206-398-5300.




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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter open Wednesday, February 19

Wednesday, February 19, 2020



Please note that the Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter, 1206 N 185th St. in Shoreline, has been activated for Wednesday, February 19. The shelter will open for guests at 8:30pm.

Please contact Lisa Surowiec (Volunteer Coordinator, shorelineewshelter@gmail.com) with questions.

Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter
Hotline: 206-801-2797

For shelter help, call 211 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Monday through Friday.

Outside of that time, call the King County’s Crisis Line at 866-427-4747 to connect people to the most up-to-date shelter options during severe weather.



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Photo: Sunrise is beautiful too

Photo by Mike Remarcke


With the clear views of sunsets across the waters of Puget Sound, it's easy to forget that sunrise is also lovely, with the Cascades, foothills, and the trees of Lake Forest Park.

This golden morning was this week. Just remember to tell everyone out of town how much it rains. And don't tell them how lush and green it is when it rains.




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Richmond Highlands neighborhood to hear from police at Feb 26 meeting


The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood will hear about ways to make their homes safer when Shoreline police visit their neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 7:30pm at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.'''



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Basketball: Shorecrest wins Tuesday's game, will play Saturday for District Championship

Shorecrest girls basketball won easily over 4th ranked Snohomish in the semi-final round on Tuesday evening at Mariner High School in Everett. They will play #2 ranked Arlington for the District 1 Championship on Saturday.

Because the WIAA rules send the top 3 teams to regionals, they are assured a berth.



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State Senate passes bill increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary care providers

State Sen. David Frockt, D-46
Photo WA State LSS
A bill passed Monday by the Washington State Senate would expand access to Washington’s health care system by increasing Medicaid rates.

Senate Bill 6676, sponsored by Sen. David Frockt and Sen. Emily Randall, and cosponsored by Sen. Jesse Salomon, increases the Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary care providers to at least 15 percent above the medical assistance rates in effect on Jan. 1, 2019. 

Reimbursement rates for pediatric critical care, neonatal critical care, and neonatal intensive care providers must be at least 21 percent above the medical assistance rates in effect on Jan. 1, 2019.

The bill also requires the Health Care Authority to direct Medicaid managed care plans to increase primary care rates through adoption of a uniform rate increase for network providers.

“In recent years many practices in both the adult and the pediatric space have stopped taking Apple Health clients,” said Frockt (D-Seattle). 
“This limits and delays the care available to these vulnerable populations. Our goal is to stem the tide and expand access to the care that is so necessary for Washingtonians to live long, healthy lives.”

“Medicaid expansion saved my family. When my sister was born with severe disabilities, Medicaid alone allowed her to get the care she needed,” said Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton). 

“That early experience — and stories from families like mine who depend on Apple Health, our state’s Medicaid program — inspire me every day. 
"They’re why I was proud to introduce SB 6128, expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 365 days, and why I’m so proud to be a sponsor of 6676, ensuring that the doctors who provide essential primary care services are able to continue doing so. 
"We are all striving to ensure that Washingtonians have reliable, secure coverage that gives them the peace of mind to care for themselves and their families.”

SB 6676 passed with a unanimous vote.

The bill now heads to the state House of Representatives for consideration.

Sen. David Frockt, D-Seattle, represents the 46th Legislative District, which includes Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lake City, Pinehurst, Northgate, Wedgwood, Windermere, and Laurelhurst.



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Get ready for Spring! Calling all Gardens

Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog, awoke on February 2 and did not see his shadow which means that -- according to legend -- an early spring is on the way. 

I believe it is based on what's happening in my garden.

The Richmond Beach Annual Garden Tour is on May 30, 2020 from 11am to 4pm. We are looking for gardens for this year's tour.

Do your friends and family love your garden? I know I never think my yard is ready for viewing but they are always a work in progress.
We welcome all gardens, large and small in Richmond Beach and Innis Arden.

Please consider participating this year. It's an incentive to get your garden in shape and a great way to meet neighbors and other gardeners. 

Contact Kris Fordice at gardentour@richmondbeachwa.org



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Wildly Fantastic Rummage Sale at Shoreline Covenant Church


No one quite knows when the Shoreline Covenant Church began holding their annual spring rummage sale but everyone does know that it is a great event.

Where else can you contribute to raising money to send church members to work on maintenance projects for Alaska Christian College and create scholarships to send kids to summer camp at the same time? Mingle with your neighbors finding treasures and bargains at great prices.

The church is conveniently located on the corner of N 185th and Ashworth Ave N with plenty of off street parking.

Join us Saturday, March 7th from 9am to 3pm with special pricing events at 1pm and 2pm. Hope to see you there!



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Scam of the week: Sound Transit is not asking for donations to a GoFundMe account

If you subscribe to updates from Sound Transit, you may receive a scam email.

Sound Transit says:

"It has come to our attention that some members of the public have received scam emails bearing the Sound Transit name and logo and asking the recipients to donate money to a GoFundMe account. These scam emails are not a result of your Sound Transit subscriptions.

"As a general reminder, Sound Transit does not share personally identifiable information with other parties and would never send emails asking you to contribute to a charitable fund. If you receive such an email, do not click on any associated links and report it as spam.

"As email scams are increasingly common, we urge you to stay alert and exercise caution with all unexpected emails."




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Town Center parking structure regulations on the agenda for special Planning Commission meeting

City of Lake Forest Park Planning Commission Special Meeting Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 7pm.

17425 Ballinger Way NE, Council Chambers

Items on the agenda
  • Implementation of Town Center Vision 
    • Parking structure regulations
  • Overall height and discussion of public benefit options
  • Provisions for project level requirement for traffic study and other special studies 
  • Setback and buffer requirements
  • Bicycle storage requirements and other bicycle related code 
Other areas for discussion
  • Design review and development agreement review processes
  • Current Town Center code review



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Iraq, Afghanistan vet to speak on deployments and an international political issue

The American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2020. A meet and greet starts at 6:30pm and the program starts at 7:00pm. Both veterans and the public at large are invited and welcome to attend.

The meeting will be held at Post 227, located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, behind Goodwill @ NE 145th St and 15th Ave NE.

Evan Buetow will speak of his service with the 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment in Fallujah and Karbala, Iraq in 2006-08, then a second deployment in Afghanistan, 2009-10.

Much of his talk will be on the desertion of Private Bowe Bergdahl and the resultant issues of the desertion. Evan was Bergdahl’s team leader and immediate line supervisor at the time. Evan returned home, was honorably discharged and became a deputy in the King County Sheriff’s Department.  

Later, the Taliban prisoner swap for Bergdahl brought a media storm with calls for Evan to appear on CNN, FOX, MSNBC and ABC news outlets and many publications to relate the true events of this significant incident. Evan will relate where all this had taken him in current civilian life.
 
A brief intermission for refreshments after the talk will allow visitors to depart. Post 227 members are urged to stay for the post meeting that will follow the intermission. We hope to see you at the meeting.

While you are at the meeting, you can check out the Post Library that includes a large collection of military related books, video tapes and DVDs.  Any of these can be checked out, used and returned by post members and community without charge. Also, for more information about Post 227, check out the website.




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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter open Tuesday night, February 18, 2020

Tuesday, February 18, 2020



Please note that the Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter, 1206 N 185th St. in Shoreline, has been activated for Tuesday, February 18. The shelter will open for guests at 8:30pm.

Please contact Lisa Surowiec (Volunteer Coordinator, shorelineewshelter@gmail.com) with questions.

Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter
Hotline: 206-801-2797

For shelter help, call 211 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Monday through Friday.

Outside of that time, call the King County’s Crisis Line at 866-427-4747 to connect people to the most up-to-date shelter options during severe weather.



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CORRECTION: "Topping off" event at Trad Apts is private

Trad Apartments are under construction
on 15th NE in the North City Business District
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

CORRECTION: The construction superintendent for the new Trad Apartments on 15th NE in the North City Business District says that the Topping Off event (previously published here) is private.

Here's the information he provided:

What is a topping out Party? 
There is a long standing tradition of having a “Topping out” party when a construction project reaches its highest level. This is a moment for us to show appreciation to those people directly involved with the project and celebrate their hard work. 
Who is invited to the Topping Out Party for an active construction project? 
As mentioned above these events are typically for the people who were directly involved in the construction of the building. These events are not open to the general public. In the case of this project, some of our immediate neighbors were directly impacted by our construction and as a result we decided to invite a select number of the neighboring tenants to show our appreciation for their patience through the construction process.

But there will be future opportunities to see the building after it is completed. The building is scheduled for occupancy at the beginning of 2021. When it has been approved by the City of Shoreline, you can contact the property management company (not the construction company!) to schedule a tour.



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Larry lazily levitated...

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


(Larry's a migrating Varied Thrush -- always a pleasure to spot them in the winter)

--Gloria Z Nagler




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Local veterans enjoy their semi-annual pancake breakfast

Diners focus on the food


Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Shoreline's American Legion Post 227 held its semi-annual Pancake Breakfast.

Veterans, family, and friends enjoyed pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausages, SOS, and assorted fruits and pastries, coffee and tea.

S.O.S. Russ Greaby is cooking

Russ Greaby heats the Stuff-on a-Shingle, Vets know the original definition of S.O.S, a military breakfast standard!                                                           

There aren't too many cooks in this kitchen

Everyone appeared to enjoy their breakfast with the large selection of food and drink and a chance visit with  friends - but the real party was in the kitchen!


The women's auxiliary helped plate and serve to the diners. You can tell that this group likes a hearty breakfast.

They are great cooks and everyone enjoys sitting down to a meal together - or telling stories in the kitchen.

American Legion Star Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 is located at 14521 17th Ave NE in Shoreline.




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Sen. Salomon’s shoreline armoring bill wins Senate approval

State Sen. Jesse Salomon D-32

A bill aimed at restoring salmon habitat for Puget Sound orcas struggling to find enough food to survive was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 32-16.

SB 6147, sponsored by State Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline), would require the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to consider less environmentally disruptive alternatives when property owners look to repair or replace seawalls and bulkheads.

“Bulkheads destroy near-shore habitats so that forage fish and juvenile salmon don’t have a place to spawn or hide from bigger fish,” said Salomon. 
“That is leading to fewer salmon, which results in orca starvation. We need to think about this issue literally from top to bottom.”

Nearly one-third of Puget Sound’s shorelines are armored with structures like bulkheads and seawalls. When “hard armor” bulkheads are installed, the natural process of beach and sand erosion is disrupted. This can cause a chain reaction of negative environmental impacts, including the disruption of fish habitats in the area.

A lack of adequate salmon population has been identified as one of the factors jeopardizing the Puget Sound’s Southern Resident Orca population.

Soft armoring alternatives can often achieve comparable results for property owners while also having less impact on the natural environment.

“Last year the Legislature took a good step in the right direction by limiting the expansion of these bulkheads,” said Salomon. 
“But there’s still more work to be done to protect salmon habitats and our orca population. As existing bulkheads and seawalls need to be repaired or replaced, property owners should be asked to consider alternatives that may accomplish the same goals but are less disruptive to the environment.”

SB 6147 now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.

The 60-day legislative session is scheduled to end on March 12.

Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline, represents the 32nd Legislative District, which includes Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, Shoreline, Woodway, and unincorporated Snohomish County.



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Dine and donate at the annual Streetzeria Benefit Dinner

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Dine and donate at the annual Streetzeria Benefit Dinner
Tuesday, March 3, 5:00 to 8:00pm


Pizza, pizza, pizza! Help celebrate Streetzeria’s sixth anniversary in Richmond Beach on Tuesday, March 3. Owner Greg Bye will be serving up some of his best salads and pizzas at this annual benefit dinner.



Proceeds will be donated to Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) to support the numerous events and activities it provides for the community.

Residents across Shoreline especially enjoy RBCA's annual Strawberry Festival and Halloween Carnival!

 Show your support by attending the Streetzeria Benefit Dinner on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:00 to 8:00pm. The minimum suggested donation is $10 per person per serving (cash or credit) and, of course, additional donations are appreciated!

Shoreline Fire's Safety Center next door to the restaurant will be open during the event. Families with children can take their dinner over to the firehouse to eat as a special treat.

All are welcome. Dine in, carry out or drop off a donation (checks made payable to RBCA), but DO show up!



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Olympic Fly Fishers meeting Mar 10 features owner of Avid Angler

Ryan Smith, Avid Angler
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 is the date of the next Olympic Fly Fishers meeting. The meeting is from 6 to 9pm at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Drive

Ryan Smith, the owner of the Avid Angler in Lake Forest Park Town Center, will speak on” Fishing Puget Sound from beaches and watercraft” (rescheduled from January)

Social hour starts at 6pm followed by dinner at 6:45pm, our speaker, business and a raffle.

Dinner costs $20. The meeting is free.

Guests are welcome: please let us know if you are coming in advance. Email us.





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Steel Magic Northwest concert features all four steel drum groups

Monday, February 17, 2020

Steel Magic drum groups in concert Mar 25


Steel Magic Northwest presents its annual, local end-of-winter concert featuring all four of Edmonds steel drum groups (Steel Mojo, the Steel Dragons, Pan Wizards, and Mystical Steel) on Wednesday night, March 25, 2020 at 7pm, at Edmonds Adventist Church, 8625 196th St SW, Edmonds.

The concert is free and open to the public (tax-deductible donations are welcome).


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Light the Night 5k Fun Run to benefit Pathways for Women shelter


Wear your crazy reflective gear and come out with the Richmond Beach and Edmonds (RB/E) Running Club for a special Tuesday Night Social Run this week, benefitting the YWCA pathways shelter.

We'll run a 5K Fun Run, in and around the Edmonds' neighborhoods. The only "fee" is a donation to the shelter. The shelter is accepting toiletries, bedding, clothing, brooms, gift cards, batteries, laundry detergent, and other household items. Please bring your donations to Salish Sea Brewing Co. in Edmonds.

The run will start from Salish Sea Brewing Co., 518 Dayton St, at 6:03pm sharp. 

Bring your night reflective gear, runners. It will be dark when we run and we want everyone to be safe out there. Head lamps and back lights are strongly encouraged.

After the run, stick around for some conversation and a pint or two and get to know your fellow runners. As always, all paces, experience levels, and beer preferences (even root beer) are invited and welcome.

What's on tap for upcoming Tuesday Night Social Runs:
  • February 25th - Fat Tuesday Run (bring beads!)
  • March 17th - St. Paddy's Day Edmonds Run

Other weekly RB/E Running Club Runs:
  • Sunday - Cafe Louvre in Edmonds (8am)
  • Tuesday - Salish Sea Brewing Co. in Edmonds (6:03pm)
  • Saturday - Cafe Ladro in Edmonds (8am)

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Shorecrest girls to play Snohomish in WESCO tournament semifinals Tuesday night

Shorecrest basketball players
Photo by Dave Rosman


The #1 seeded Shorecrest High School girls' varsity basketball team (20-1) will play #4 seeded Snohomish (11-10) at 7:45pm at Mariner High School on Tuesday night, with the winner advancing to the championship game of the WESCO Conference Tournament.

The #1 seeded Shorecrest High School girls' varsity basketball team (20-1) defeated #8 seed Everett (12-10) 58-34 last Friday night to advance to the semifinals of this year's tournament.

The Scots jumped out to a 13-7 first quarter lead and built on it the rest of the night, outscoring the Seagulls in every quarter.

With that victory, Shorecrest advances to the semifinal round of the WESCO tournament to play Snohomish, who defeated Meadowdale 57-39. Snohomish was the only team to defeat Shorecrest during the regular season (54-37 on January 3rd in Snohomish) and also knocked Shorecrest out of the tournament last year.

The two teams have the number one and two defenses in the conference (Snohomish, 35.9 pts/game, and Shorecrest 36.4 pts/game), and that will likely determine the outcome of this one.

#2 Arlington (19-2) will take on #3 Ferndale (16-5) at 6pm at Mariner High School to determine the other team to advance to the championship game.

--Sports Desk



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Sports headlines - swimming, diving, basketball

Shorecrest swim team wins 3A district title - HeraldNet article

Shorewood diver Isaac Poole shatters a 29 year meet record

"The meet’s biggest individual performance belonged to Shorewood senior Isaac Poole, who shattered a 29-year meet record to win the diving competition with 586.85 points.

"Poole, a back-to-back state runner-up diver, nearly broke the record last year, when he came within 0.9 points of the 499.25 points amassed by Marysville Pilchuck’s Travis Niemeyer in 1991. This time, Poole soared past the record en route to his third consecutive district title"

HeraldNet Athlete of the Month Sydney Van Ness and the "nearly unbeatable" Shorecrest basketball team - see article

Shorecrest girls basketball

On February 10, Scots hang on for the win over Lynnwood 66-60 to become the 3A South Wesco champs in the regular season.

In post-season play on February 14, Shorecrest beat Everett 58-34 to advance to the next round. On Tuesday night, 7:45pm at Mariner High School, they play Snohomish.

In the entire season, Snohomish was their only loss - so they'll have something to prove.


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2020 summer camp and after school activities resource fair


The Shoreline PTA Council will host a Summer Camp and After School Activities Resource Fair on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 for families to learn about local summer camp and after-school programs.

The Resource Fair is a free community event and a great way to learn about child and family-focused summer camps, after-school programs (in-school and offsite), clubs and more that are available in Shoreline and surrounding areas.

New for 2020 - the Resource Fair will be held at the Spartan Gym from 7-9pm. The Gym is between the Shoreline Center and Shoreline Stadium at 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155 Enter from NE 185th.

For potential exhibitors: The deadline for online registration has passed. Contact shorelineptamal@gmail.com for more information about late registration.

2020 Exhibitors

6crickets Inc.
Chess4Life
City of Shoreline
Creative Dance Center
Dale Turner Family YMCA
Dale Turner Family YMCA
Dandylyon Drama
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation
Lakeside School - Summer School Programs
Mathnasium of Shoreline
Nature Vision
Pacific Science Center
PINK ZEBRA CHEER
Play-Well TEKnologies
Quiet Heart Wilderness School
Robot U
Seattle Children's Chorus
Seattle Young Engineers
Shoreline Children's Center
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline- Lake Forest Park Arts Council
Shoreline Music4Life
Shoreline Public Schools - Summer School
Shoreline Sports Club
Shoreline Sports Foundation
SIFF Education
Skyhawks Sports Academy
Soundview School
TGA Premier Sports of Greater Seattle 
The Evergreen School
The Horizon School
The Polytech
Trackers Earth Seattle
Vertical World
Wilderness Awareness School



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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter open Monday night Feb 17



Please note that the Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter, 1206 N. 185th St. in Shoreline, has been activated for Monday, February 17. The shelter will open for guests at 8:30pm.

Please contact Lisa Surowiec (Volunteer Coordinator, shorelineewshelter@gmail.com) with questions.

Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter
Hotline: 206-801-2797

For shelter help, call 211 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Monday through Friday.

Outside of that time, call the King County’s Crisis Line at 866-427-4747 to connect people to the most up-to-date shelter options during severe weather.



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Scene on the Sound: One lonely sailboat

Photo by Mary Igl


...had the Salish Sea all to itself - alone on the water in a golden glow of sunset




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New law: drivers must be three feet from bicycles to pass

Drivers should be aware of a new law that went into effect on January 1, 2020 designed to reduce the number of collisions and risks for people who walk, use a wheelchair, or ride a bike along the roadways.

In state law a vulnerable road user is a pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcyclist, or someone riding an animal.

The new requirements for drivers overtaking bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users are:
  • When there are two or more lanes in the same direction of travel, the driver must move left into the adjacent lane to pass, after making sure it's safe to do so.
  • When the driver has only one lane for traffic moving in the direction of travel, 
    • the driver must move into the lane going in the opposite direction to pass, if it's safe to do so. 
    • If not, they should pass when it's possible, moving at least three feet and slow down to a safe speed for passing relative to the speed of the individual being overtaken.


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Nighttime ramp closures for work on Lynnwood Link

Sunday, February 16, 2020

I-5 northbound exit to 5th NE (and NE 145th) will be closed from 2am to 5am Tuesday, Feb 18

Northgate ramp to northbound I-5 and westbound right lane on Northgate Way between 1st Avenue NE and Corliss Ave N will be closed overnight Tuesday, Feb 19 to Wednesday, Feb 20 - 9:30pm to 5am

24-hour construction hotline: 888-298-2395



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