Spray plane will be back Tuesday

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has scheduled the third gypsy moth treatment for Woodway and Boulevard Bluffs Tuesday, May 26.

Treatments will begin as early as 8am, weather permitting. However, because of our cloudy morning weather, the previous two treatments didn't start until around 10am. It takes about 40 minutes to complete the spraying in the town of Woodway, just north of Richmond Beach.

Expect low flying aircraft. On the second spraying, the cloud cover forced the pilot to fly low. The set up runs over Innis Arden and Richmond Beach startled residents who were not aware of the spraying. (Tell your neighbors!)

More information about gypsy moth treatments, including maps, can be found HERE

Questions? Call the WSDA Gypsy Moth Hotline at 1-800-443-6684 or email  gypsymoth@agr.wa.gov

Gypsy moth caterpillars are voracious eaters. In 2017, gypsy moth caterpillars defoliated one-third of the entire state of Massachusetts.



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Great Herons are nesting at the Kenmore rookery

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


It looks like all the nests are claimed at the Kenmore rookery. It's a little hard to tell the herons from the tree branches, but maybe that's the point.

This might be a good time to put netting over your fish pond.
Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


They don't look too happy to see him, do they?



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Supt. Miner advises Shoreline Schools families about planning for summer and fall

Supt. Rebecca Miner
Shoreline Schools

This letter was sent to families with children in the Shoreline School District

Dear Shoreline Schools Families and Staff,

I hope this email finds you and your family staying healthy and doing well.

I want to take a moment to provide an update regarding our preparations for the upcoming school year, as well as a few other updates and reminders.

I know many of you have questions and wonderings about what school will look like next school year. While we don’t have details to share quite yet, I want to let you know that preparations are under way at our state and local levels to prepare for a variety of different scenarios and restrictions we may face.

At the state-level, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has convened a workgroup to:
  • Identify and refine possible school reopening strategies and models.
  • Inform the OSPI recommendations to the Governor in collaboration with Department of Health to provide guidance to school districts.

Shoreline is fortunate to have two representatives serving on this important stakeholder committee. Shoreline Education Association President Matt Reiman and I are both members of the workgroup. 

You can learn more about this workgroup and the information we are reviewing HERE. While I don’t know yet what the recommendations will be or what we will be allowed to do, our leadership team is beginning to prepare for a range of options.

As part of this process, we will be sending a survey to families and staff within the next few weeks to help inform our plans at the local level. We hope that you will take a few minutes to provide us with your feedback and perspectives when you receive the survey.

We know families and staff need to know the details of our reopening plan as soon as possible in order to make their own plans. 

While we are planning for many scenarios, we will not have more information on what options will be available to us until mid-June at the earliest. We will share more detailed information as soon as we are able.

I know that these are trying and challenging times, but I have been incredibly inspired by so many in our schools and community who give of themselves to support their friends, family and neighbors. 

I want to thank each of you for the role you play in our schools and community. Shoreline is a special place and the generosity and resilience that has been on constant display by so many since this crisis began is a testament to our incredible community.

I hope that each of you has a relaxing Memorial Day weekend and are able to take time to honor and remember those members of the United States military who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent



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Case updates May 22 and Inslee letter requests extension of National Guard mission

National Guard make food deliveries to food banks
Photo courtesy military.com


Another 148 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Washington, bringing the total number of cases to 19,265, including 1,050 deaths, according to the state Department of Health.

Inslee letter requests extension of National Guard mission

More than 1,200 soldiers and airmen are supporting the state’s COVID-19 response. As of May 20, 2020, the Washington National Guard has delivered more than 1 million meals to struggling families at food banks across the state, tested nearly 2,300 people at community-based testing sites, and built more than 30,000 test kits. 

Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today to the Trump administration requesting an extension of authority and additional funding for Washington National Guard employment in support of COVID-19 pandemic emergency response operations through July 31, 2020.

Case updates

United States
  • 1,571,617 cases
  • 94,150 deaths
Washington state
  • 19,265 cases
  • 3,230 hospitalizations
  • 1,050 deaths
King county
  • 7,697 up 52
  • 537 deaths up 3
Shoreline
  • 356 cases
  • 54 deaths
Lake Forest Park
  • 31 cases
  • 0 deaths



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Candidates file for 53 court spots; only one position will be on ballot

Judicial candidates filed last week for 53 King County Superior Court positions, but only one position will be on the November ballot. 

None will be on the August primary-election ballot.

The unopposed candidates for the other 52 positions are automatically elected, according to state law on election of judges in counties with more than 100,000 people.

The contested position has two candidates; so it will appear only on the November general-election ballot. 

If it had three or more candidates it would also appear on the primary ballot.

--Evan Smith



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Wisdom and advice from Wabbit Tails





Wayne Pridemore and his backyard bunny dispense wisdom and advice.

However, Wayne says "More and more each day I find myself being Elmer Fudd. What's up Doc?"

All I can come up with is Spike Jones. If you don't know who he is, don't bother looking him up. I wish I could get his voice out of my head.

I wuv a wabbit
A cwazy cwazy wabbit
Hop hop little bunny
Hop hop little bunny
Widdle wabbit I wuv you!


--Diane Hettrick



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CORRECTION: 37 in run for governor

CORRECTION: 37 in run for governor

In a recent post, under the headline “Cast of thousands in run for governor,” I misstated the number of candidates. In fact, there were 37, before a withdrawal reduced the number to 36.

--Evan Smith



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Coming soon: Zoom exercise classes from the Senior Center

Heidi Mair, Yoga instructor


The Shoreline LFP Senior Center will be offering exercise classes on Zoom, starting June 15, 2020.



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Call for Youth Art – 2020 Shoreline Arts Festival Virtual Youth Art Show


Call for Youth Art – 2020 Shoreline Arts Festival


We are bringing it online for 2020! Be amazed by the talents in the Virtual Youth Art Show. 

Students in Pre-K through 12th grade submit their favorite 2-D and 3-D art works. Awards are given in four different age groups. The art for the Shoreline School District Calendar is selected from this exhibit, making it one of the most anticipated shows. 

Come surround yourself in the fabulous creativity of our youth! #CreativityCantBeQuarantined.

Submit your artwork online by June 10th, 2020. It’s free!

Youth Art Juror: Matt Allison

Online People’s Choice Voting: June 12th – 28th (cutoff June 28th at 3pm)

Facebook Livestream Awards Ceremony: June 28th, 5pm.

Award Winners will also be posted to our website after the livestream announcement.

Questions can be emailed to Silvia at artsed@shorelinearts.net



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Four more counties move into Phase 2

Friday, Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved the variance applications for Adams, Grays Harbor, Lewis, and Spokane counties to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.

A total of 14 counties have now been approved to move to Phase 2: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Grays Harbor, Lincoln, Lewis, Ferry, Pend Oreille, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum, and Whitman.

Eleven counties are eligible to apply for a variance to move to Phase 2: Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, San Juan, and Thurston.

Kittitas County's application is on pause until Tuesday, May 26 due to an outbreak investigation.



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LFP Rotary names scholarships winners

Sitara Busby, one of 11 scholarship winners, was surprised by
LFP ROTARY scholarship team, Ed Pearson, Laura Brewer, Karen Edwardsen.


Congratulations to the following Shorecrest High School seniors who received a $1000 scholarship from The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park.

Criteria for selection included substantial community service experiences, activities in and out of school, financial need, and a challenging academic workload. Students also wrote a narrative essay, "What Service Means to Me."

Names of recipients and the schools they will attend

Sitara Busby - Whitworth University

Grace Perrin - Barnard College

Lily Nyhof - Point Loma Nazarene University

Conail Sauter - University of Montana

Henry Tan - University of Washington

Piper Rosman - Western Washington University

Emmanuel Tanumihardia - University of Washington

David Kaiser - Azusa Pacific University

Nicholas King - Central Washington University

Julia Francescutti - California Polytechnic University

Emma Howlett - Pomona College



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Two cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children in Washington state

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Snohomish Health District and Public Health—Seattle and King County are confirming two cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. 

The patients, one Snohomish County resident and one King County resident, both received treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital. One patient is under the age of 10 and the other is between 10 and 19 years of age.

These are the only cases reported in Washington state residents to date. Health care providers in the United Kingdom were the first to recognize cases in late April, and providers in other states have identified cases as well. 

Following increased reports of previously healthy children presenting with a severe inflammatory syndrome with Kawasaki disease-like symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory last Thursday with a case definition.

“In Washington, we are tracking this issue closely and working with local health departments and providers to learn more,” said Dr. Kathy Lofy, state health officer for DOH. 
“Early last week we asked all health care providers in the state to be on the lookout and immediately report possible cases to local health authorities.”

The current case definition includes the following:
  • Under the age of 21, with a fever, laboratory evidence of inflammation, and severe illness involving more than two organs that requires hospitalization; AND
  • No other plausible diagnoses; AND
  • Positive COVID-19 test, or exposure to a confirmed case, within the four weeks prior to the onset of symptoms. 

“Seattle Children’s is committed to caring for our region’s most medically complex children, and our team of specialists is well-equipped to care for children presenting with this newly identified syndrome,” said Dr. John McGuire, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Seattle Children’s. “ 
Although it remains very uncommon, parents should call their primary care providers if their children are showing new or unusual symptoms, such as a persistent fever or headache, abdominal pain with or without diarrhea, fatigue, and respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath.”


“While the vast majority of children appear to have mild or asymptomatic infection, it’s important to remember that—although rare—some children can develop serious complications like these,” said Dr. Chris Spitters, health officer for the Snohomish Health District. 

“Parents who have concerns about possible COVID-19 in their children should contact their healthcare provider promptly,” said Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle and King County. 
“Identifying this syndrome early is important because treatments are available for the serious complications.”

Healthcare providers who have cared or are caring for patients younger than 21 years of age meeting MIS-C criteria should report suspected cases to their local public health agency. Additional guidance for pediatric healthcare providers was issued by CDC on May 15.



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Home sales in Shoreline during April 2020

The following are properties that sold in Shoreline during the month of April 2020. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.


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Fire at Jersey's, gas line fractured after vehicle collision, fire engine tours neighborhoods

Thanks from our family to yours!
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Around 10am on Friday, May 22, 2020 Shoreline fire was called to Jersey's Great Food and Spirits on N 175th, next to the Shoreline Police / City Hall building.

It was a kitchen fire that the staff put out quickly but it created a lot of smoke.

Smoke was coming from the roof of the Jersey's building and firefighters were on the roof of the police station next door.

Firefighters were on scene looking for looking for hot spots and clearing the smoke out by horizontal ventilation.

Jersey’s said “We are scrabbling to reopen. We are sorry about the inconvenience and are doing everything we can to be certified up and running and ready to go by Saturday."

Later in the day, a vehicle collision resulted in one of the vehicles running into a building, fracturing a natural gas line. PSE was advised. One patient taken to a local hospital by aid car.

Then from 5 - 8pm, the “Thanks from Our Family to Yours” engine tour from N 175th to 205th (west of Aurora), snaking all the way toward the beach.

They drove through slowing playing music, with lights flashing with some sirens to alert neighbors of their arrival so they could come on out! 

"Come out and wave, or dance 😊."

They might be out on Saturday too.



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Flags at half-staff to honor coronavirus victims

Friday, May 22, 2020

Flag Lowering - 5/22/20 (Honoring Coronavirus Victims)

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee directed that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Victims of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Sunday, May 24, 2020 or first thing Tuesday morning, May 26, 2020.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.
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HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION  
Our Nation mourns for every life lost to the coronavirus pandemic, and we share in the suffering of all those who endured pain and illness from the outbreak.  Through our grief, America stands steadfast and united against the invisible enemy.  May God be with the victims of this pandemic and bring aid and comfort to their families and friends.  As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, May 24, 2020.  I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred forty-fourth.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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The White House · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0003 · USA · 202-456-1111


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Costco bird seed is popular with everyone, even Mrs. Douglas Squirrel

Photo by Jo Simmons

Photo by Jo Simmons


I have had to relegate grey squirrels to the No Longer Socially Acceptable file under Things Loved in Childhood - along with ivy, scotch broom, dandelions, morning glory and a bunch of other things.

It is heartening, through, to see how many native Douglas Squirrels are frequenting area neighborhoods and making friends with residents in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

--Diane Hettrick



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Paper shredding event - fundraiser for Relay for Life - June 13

You have until June 13 to clean out your files


SHORELINE RELAY FOR LIFE – FUNDRAISER 

American Cancer Society/Team Spoilers Against Cancer

PAPER SHRED – DRIVE THRU

SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2020 – 10AM-3PM

UPPER PARKING LOT

Suggested Donations
Paper Bags - $5.00 ea
Banker Box - $10.00 ea
Full container provided -$100 ea
Payment options – CASH- CARDS- Checks

Dietzbettyj@gmail.com- 206-941-9316, text or leave msg



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Shoreline Recreation: Registration for New Summer Camps Opens Soon

The Parent Handbook has changed

From the City of Shoreline, 
Parks and Recreation

To meet the health and safety guidelines set by Washington State Department of Health and Public Health – Seattle and King County, we have had to redesign and limit participants to our summer day camps. 

This required us to cancel previous camp registrations and open new registration for the new camp offerings

This was not an easy decision for us to make. However, to help keep our community healthy, we simply cannot operate as we have in the past.

We have developed a new set of offerings for Summer Camp 2020. 

Campers previously registered will have priority in registering for the new camps. 

Registration will open on:

1. Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00am for Shoreline residents who had their registration cancelled.

2. Thursday, May 28 at 8:00am for Lake Forest Park residents who had their registration cancelled.

3. Monday, June 1 at 8:00am for general registration.

Information about the new camp opportunities and registration HERE

A few important things to know about the new camp offerings:
  • Camps have been restructured to meet the public health guidelines to minimize the spread of COVID-19;
  • Fewer camp opportunities are available so not everyone who was previously registered will get a space in the new camps;
  • Fees have been adjusted to account for added staffing and supply costs associated with new health and safety requirements;
  • There will be no field trips and no swim programs;
  • Parents/guardians will be required to submit a health check questionnaire each day for each camper certifying they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms;
  • All staff and Camp participants will be required to wear face coverings at all times;
  • A new liability waiver that includes provisions for COVID-19 will be required upon registration; and
  • The parent handbook has changed and should be read carefully. This will be sent out with your registration confirmation.

While these are uncertain and unsettled times, the Shoreline recreation program staff are excited to be able to offer these camp opportunities and look forward to having a fun summer with all the youth and teens that can join us.



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Flags at half-staff Monday, Memorial Day

Flag Lowering - 5/25/20 (Memorial Day)

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 25, 2020, in recognition of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is in remembrance of the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 22, 2020. Flags should remain at half-staff until noon on May 25 or first thing Tuesday morning, May 26, 2020.

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

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


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United Way COVID-19 HungerCorps to help with hunger relief efforts

Kiana Chung, HungerCorps worker
Photo courtesy United Way

The first cohort of United Way of King County’s new HungerCorps will begin assisting in hunger relief efforts on Tuesday, May 26, as part of the organization’s overall operations to help families that have been economically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. 

These first 30 HungerCorps members, out of a total of 100 that United way has hired for the summer, will join current AmeriCorps members who are already working at area schools, community college pantries and other sites. 

The second cohort will start on June 17.

HungerCorps members will work at food banks and meal sites, where they will prepare and serve meals, pack food boxes and engage with community members to provide them with information about available resources. 

They will also deliver meals to families at apartment complexes and will serve grab-and-go packaged meals at parks and community centers.

“We talk a lot about heroes in this community and people on the frontline, and here are these people who are stepping up at a time of unprecedented need, and they're going to be part of the solution all summer long,” said Lauren McGowan, senior director for ending homelessness and poverty at United Way.

Many of the people who will receive food assistance are refugees, people of color and undocumented immigrant families. The COVID crisis is hitting these communities even harder because of the history of institutional racism, discrimination and lack of access to public benefits, such as stimulus checks or unemployment benefits.

“We are proud to have such a tireless and dedicated group of young people who are willing to serve in this time of urgent need,” McGowan said. “The HungerCorps will have an immediate and direct impact on our most vulnerable populations.”

All HungerCorps members will be provided masks and will follow public health guidelines about social distancing and other measures to protect themselves and prevent the spread of the virus.

Low-income families depend on schools to provide free or low-cost meals for their children, but with school closures, those families have had to find other ways to keep food on the table.

Food banks traditionally have relied on volunteers for their operations, but many of those volunteers are older adults who are especially vulnerable to the virus. The HungerCorps members will help relieve that shortage of personnel at those locations.



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Drive-Thru Dinner Saturday at Shoreline Elks

Shoreline Elks fundraising dinner Saturday


The Shoreline Elks is hosting $10 Meatloaf Drive-Thru Dinner, Saturday May 23, 2020 from 5 - 6:30pm to raise funds for their Veterans and soldiers support programs. 

Dinner served to the first 50 to come to our location at 14625 15th Ave NE, Shoreline.

Shoreline Elks Meatloaf Dinner To Go
Saturday, May 23rd 5:00-6:30pm
$10 cash/check only (no credit/debit cards)
50 dinners available -- 1st come / 1st serve


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Case updates May 21, 2020

Graph of King county positive test results


Although it may be possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes, COVID-19 does not spread easily that way. And you can prevent that kind of exposure by being sure to wash your hands before you touch your face. 

If your skin is healthy and you don’t touch your face, you can’t get COVID-19 just by touching something with the virus on it. 

So for most situations — like driving, running errands, using an ATM, pumping gas, or pushing a shopping cart — wearing gloves is not a helpful way to protect yourself. 

It would be more helpful to use hand sanitizer frequently while running errands and be careful not to touch your face. Then, be sure to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds when you get home

Case updates

Another 146 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Washington, bringing the total number of cases to 19,117, including 1,044 deaths, according to the state Department of Health.

United States

  • 1,551,095 cases
  • 93,061 deaths

Washington state

  • 19,117 cases
  • 1,044 deaths
King county
  • 7,645 cases
  • 534 deaths

Shoreline

  • 354 cases
  • 54 deaths

Lake Forest Park

  • 30 cases
  • 0 deaths



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Shorewood grad will work as patent engineer at Boise law firm

Shorewood grad Lauren Smith
Photo courtesy University of Idaho
Shorewood and University of Idaho graduate Lauren Smith will be working with the law firm Holland and Hart in Boise.

After graduation with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Lauren will start her career as a patent engineer for Holland and Hart. She interned for the law firm the summer before her senior year.

Lauren has participated in some award-winning research at U of I.

“My engineering courses have taught me how to face challenges, think about the problems from multiple angles and work to overcome them with perseverance and grace.

“Solving technical problems is an exciting challenge for me. It is important to me to be able to keep up with current technologies and think about new ways to solve problems that arise.”

Smith was part of the award-winning research and entrepreneurial team developing a virtual fence for rangeland cattle using signals between local beacons to keep cattle within a specific boundary without fencing, a GPS signal or cellular connection.

“Engineering requires continuous learning, research and problem-solving,” she said. "All of my courses over the past four years have pushed me to grow a much more open mindset, which has improved my self-confidence."

Smith said working under former U of I assistant professor Sameh Sorour to research Autonomous Electric Mobility On-Demand was a huge learning experience.

“I walked out of that experience with a lot of new knowledge not only about electric vehicles and AEMoD systems, but with new skills solving problems in MATLAB, drafting letters and journals in LaTeX, and working on a research team.”


Lauren Smith studied in China for a summer
Photo courtesy University of Idaho
A Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) recipient, Smith also received the U of I Honors Scholarship Endowment all four years, the William and Magdalene Parish Scholarship, the Boeing Company Scholarship, and Lyla Schroeder Memorial Scholarship.

She received a grant to study abroad in China during the summer after her sophomore year as part of the Department of Electrical Engineering’s cooperative program through the Wenzheng College of Soochow University in Suzhou, China.


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In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Mt. St. Helen's eruption

Photo by Mary Igl


No. It's not a volcano - just a very interesting cloud formation Thursday over west Shoreline.

My Mt. St. Helen's story: I was at work when we heard about the eruption. I kept waiting for the ash to cover us. I didn't know about air currents and normal wind direction in Puget Sound then. And of course it never touched Seattle. One of my coworkers had been in Yakima with her family. She talked about the ash covering everything, falling like snow, piling up inches deep in the streets. 

They jumped in their car to hurry home. Cars were stranded all over the pass because the ash was clogging the vehicle air filters. Her father was a mechanic and he jury-rigged an air filter. Every time the car slowed, he'd jump out and fix the air filter. She was still pretty shocked by the whole experience, even the next day.

But the best story was the coworker who was returning from Portland the morning of the eruption. In those days there was very little traffic on I-5, particularly around the Mt. St. Helen's area. You could travel 80 mph and there would be only half a dozen cars around you. He was buzzing up the freeway and up ahead the cars were stopped in random positions - on the side of the road, in the middle, across lanes. They were at odd angles as if they had stopped very quickly.

You can bet he stopped too. In the middle of I-5. 

The cars had stopped because there was a huge herd of elk walking across the freeway. Everyone just sat there and watched them pass.

He got back to the office and was telling everyone about this wild experience he had had. And then the mountain blew.

And your story?

--Diane Hettrick



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Additional counties eligible to apply to move to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee's Safe Start plan



Cowlitz, Grant, and Pacific counties are now eligible to submit a variance application to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan. The following counties were already announced to be eligible to submit an application to move to Phase 2: Adams, Clallam, Clark, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, San Juan, Spokane, and Thurston.

The following counties were previously approved to move to Phase 2: Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Lincoln, Ferry, Pend Oreille, Skamania, Stevens, Wahkiakum, and Whitman.



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2020 ShoreLake Battle of the Bands - Call for Local Bands

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is pleased to announce a brand new program, the ShoreLake Battle of the Bands!

The ShoreLake Battle of the Bands aims to support emerging and developing musicians in Washington State and encourage appreciation for the art of music in our community.

Entries will be judged by an esteemed jury of locals in the music industry and advocates. Accepted bands will be live streamed in the two Semi-Final rounds, and the Finals will be live streamed, and (Covid-19 permitting), will be part of our Pop-Up Drive-In Series.

Winners will be decided by the judges, along with audience votes through a live stream. The best of the best will take home impressive industry prizes.

Sign up by July 17, 2020. Bands from all genres can sign up (if you are signed or unsigned). You must play an original song, and be able to play this live.

Some main guidelines include:

  • Bands must be working in Washington State
  • Bands must have proper license to all copyrighted music, video, and images included in the duration of their involvement
  • Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by July 24, 2020
  • Must be ages 13+ (with parental permission)


Additional information about registration, timeline, prizes, and jurors on our website! Thank you.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is proud to present this event with support from Jack Malek of Windermere, Robert Lang Studios and Robert Lang Studios Academy, the City of Lake Forest Park, and individual donors, like you.

Questions can be emailed to Terri at programs@shorelinearts.net

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



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Online programs for adults via King County Libraries for the week of May 25. All events are free and open to the public


Online Adult Programs via the King County Library System

Week of May 25, 2020
All are free and open to the public

Daily Arts Activities by Silver Kite!
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ea23952b9b2f82400f3b559

Date: Weekdays
Description:
For all ages.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Silver Kite Community Arts is offering daily online inter-generational workshops, talks, social hours and performances FREE for KCLS patrons. We hope that by offering these opportunities, we are providing stimulating creative engagement opportunities and social connection during this challenging time.

Classes for this week include:
Music and Memories-The Movies (Dementia Friendly): Tuesday, May 26, 10:30am
Making Newspaper Planters: Tuesday, May 26, 1:30pm
Silver Kite Social Hour: Wednesday, May 27, 1:30pm
Making Newspaper Planters: Thursday, May 28, 10:30am
Paint and Sip- Acrylics: Thursday, May 28, 1:30pm
Paint and Sip- Acrylics: Friday, May 29, 1:30pm

Register at silverkite.us/kcls.

You will see "GUEST AREA." Enter KCLS2020 for the password and choose your classes.

You will receive an email confirmation with a list of supplies and access instructions before the class.

Plaza Comunitaria-Tutorías para adultos/Tutoring for Adults
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5e94ef4f2b699a45005bc611

Date: Mondays, 10am-1pm
Wednesdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Description: Mientras las bibliotecas están cerradas, llámenos para ver si podemos ayudarlo a comenzar sus estudios en línea.

Comunicate con Teresa, 425.369.3443, tlcid@kcls.org.

Clases gratuitas en español para adultos. Consigue tu certificado de primaria y secundaria de la SEP (Secretaria de Educación Pública de México). Programa individual para personas de cualquier nacionalidad.

Free drop-in tutoring for Spanish-speaking adults seeking to obtain their elementary and/or middle school official diploma from the SEP (Mexican Secretary of Public Education). This is an individualized program for people of all nationalities.

Talk Time

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ea0ae332b699a45005bff25

Date: Tuesdays
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Description: Practice speaking English with other English language learners online!

Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world, while connecting from home!

Register with your email and we will send you the link to join the Zoom meeting.

Small Business Counseling-Navigating COVID-19
Date: Wednesdays

Session 1: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ebb07818463404500b0b5f9

Session 2: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ebb07c93a6fc12f007e1e03

Description: For adults.

One-on-one counseling with a SCORE mentor to help you with your startup or assist with your existing business including navigating COVID-19. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit organization supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Register online for a virtual one-hour session that will be conducted over the phone or computer.

A SCORE Counselor will email you about your meeting preferences.

Genealogy Help with Eastside Genealogical Society

Date: Wednesdays
Session 1: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eb507cf8463404500b09e24
Session 2: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eb508673a6fc12f007e075c

Description: Are you just beginning your family history research? Or have you hit a wall in your research? Wherever your ancestors are from, volunteers from Eastside Genealogical Society are waiting to assist with genealogical research. You can arrange a virtual help appointment by registering here. You will be contacted via email with a weblink to enter your individual teleconference help session at least 1 hour before your session.

Please register at least 24 hours before the help session.

Construction Trade Training Information
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ebc603097bfe62f00076782

Date: Thursdays
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Description: For adults.

ANEW offers free training for anyone interested in getting into a career in construction, starting at $20-$30+/hour. Attend information sessions to learn more about programs and enroll.

Information sessions and enrollment in ANEW programs are now offered online!
Online information sessions can be joined from ANEW's events page: https://anewaop.org/events/
Pre-recorded sessions can also be viewed anytime from their events page.

For more information, contact simone@anewaop.org or call 425.390.7711.

Shoreline All-Ages Socially Distant Book Club!
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5e87e242ce133724002dfd68

Date: Thursdays
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
Description: Let's READ together (but maintain social distance)!

On Thursdays, 6-8pm, find a cozy place and READ!

Commit to reading for at least 30-45 minutes (but feel free to read the full two hours). Read a print book, eBook, whatever you like! Read on your own or as a family.

Feel connected thinking about all of the people reading with you at the same time from where ever they are.

When you are done reading for the night, send your book's title, author and a quotation from your favorite passage or one sentence that tells what you love about the book.

You can email me at lfield@kcls.org.

I'll compile an online list of all the things we read plus quotations to post on our library Bibliocommons site and then send it all out to you. You might even find your next great read!

Small Business Counseling-Navigating COVID-19
Date: Fridays

Session 1: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ebb06c1318ab13a002084f1

Session 2: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ebb07179170a12400d30cce

Description: For adults.

One-on-one counseling with a SCORE mentor to help you with your startup or assist with your existing business including navigating COVID-19. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit organization supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Register online for a virtual one-hour session that will be conducted over the phone or computer.

A SCORE Counselor will email you about your meeting preferences.

Crafternoons-Origami Spinner

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5e8241eb588ec245004eaf78

Date: Tuesday, May 26

Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 2:45 PM
Description: Ages 9 and older, younger ages with adult help.

Presented by Emily Mallory of Emily's Papercrafts.

Make a simple origami spinner to amuse pets, kids or yourself!

Suggested supplies will be listed here by 2pm on Monday, May 25.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Black Diamond and Covington Libraries.

The link to join the event will be posted on the Black Diamond and Covington Library Facebook pages at 2pm on Tuesday, May 26.
https://www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondLibrary/
https://www.facebook.com/CovingtonLibrary/

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eac8f1696e8c64500611358
Date: Tuesday, May 26

Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Description: For adults.
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association.
Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

To learn more or to register, please call 1.800.272.3900 or register at alzwa.org/education.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ec555ca97bfe62f00078ba9
Date: Tuesday, May 26

Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Description: Welcoming new players and veteran adventurers ages 18 and older with a King County Library Card or who reside in King County.

Play Dungeons and Dragons 5e online with the Kent Library! Join us in our bi-weekly adventure:
The Warriors of Sehanine.

Each player will need:

A computer with internet connection
An email address
A microphone and headphones or headset to use voice chat
A free account on the Roll20 website
Google Chrome browser (or Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Fire Fox)

Space is limited and registration required by 9pm on May 25.

After registering, you will receive two emails, one with more detailed instructions and a second inviting you to join our voice chat an hour ahead of the game start time.


NASA/SpaceX Crew Launch Live Watch Party
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eb71b9edd288b2400925611
Date: Wednesday, May 27

Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Description: Ages 8 and older.
Parents, please watch with your child. This is a mixed ages online event and NASA astronauts face risks including loss of life.

Join us for a historic NASA/SpaceX launch! Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will be the first to travel to the International Space Station on a commercially built American rocket, a SpaceX Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon spacecraft. We'll review historic moments in SpaceX rocket development prior to watching the main event on NASA TV (Launch scheduled at 1:33pm).

Please register by May 26, 6pm with an email address to receive a Zoom link and password.

How to be a Friend to Someone with Dementia
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ea2010db77c7d2400130e7c

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Start Time: 1:15 PM
End Time: 2:45 PM
Description: Presented by Allyson Schrier.

A dementia diagnosis leaves us with a lot of questions. What do you say to someone who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia? How do you communicate with someone who can no longer carry on a conversation? This workshop will answer those questions and more while clarifying what dementia is, and is not. Understanding how different types of dementia progress will help you better support the person living with dementia and their family.

Brought to you by the Redmond Library. Sponsored by The Friends of the Redmond Library.

Register before 10am on May 27. Check your email for the Zoom link on the day of the event.

Need more help? Review detailed instruction on how to Join and Participate in a Webinar or visit https://kcls.zoom.us/ and click on Getting Started at the bottom of the page.

KCLS is recording the webinar and may post it for later viewing.

Weekly Social Call for Older Americans Month
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eb1edad9aad373a0089df6c

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Description: For adults.

It can be lonely out there, especially now. Every Wednesday in the month of May we have a “social call” at where you can connect with others. The call will be at 1:30 on the 13th and the 27th, and 10:30 on the 20th.

To register, click on silverkite.us/kcls.

You will see the words "GUEST AREA."

Enter KCLS2020 for the password and choose the social call for each week. You will also see a number of online arts classes you are also welcome to register for at the same time.

Finding an Adult Family Home for People with I/DD
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eb5861ac7b4ad4500baf8ce

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Description: For adults.

The road to independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities includes supportive and affordable housing. This workshop will help you determine if an Adult Family Home (AFH) is the right model for your loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Meet the presenter:
Cathy Murahashi joined Community Homes as Education and Outreach Manager in January 2020 after 18 years of services to The Arc of King County, where she supported families, developed trainings and curriculum and was a dedicated legislative advocate for services and the rights of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Her passion for serving people with ID/DD is fueled by her young adult daughter, Holly who has Down Syndrome and her vision for her to live, work, learn and play in ordinary places in the community.

Sponsored by human services funding from the City of Bellevue, City of Kirkland, City of Bothell and City of Woodinville.

For more information, please visit http://www.community-homes.org.

Please register for this event by Wednesday, May 27, 2pm and you'll be emailed a link to join the meeting.

Quarantine Cocktail Book Club - The Desperation and The Comfort
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eaf03b96ac4a82400bc319d

Date: May 27
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 8:30 PM

Description: The Desperation and The Comfort with Bobby Wood, Advanced Cicerone

Click here for an interview with Bobby.

Think about what you have on hand or crave in times of need.

Join us Wednesday evenings in May for a pairing of themed cocktails + books with guest mixologists and KCLS staff.

Bring your reading recommendations to the event or send them in advance to ywu@kcls.org.

Please register and provide your email address. We'll use Zoom to meet. You will receive an email with a link to the session by 5pm the day of the program.

Small Business Counseling-Navigating COVID-19
Date: Thursday, May 28

Session 1: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ea842436ac4a82400bc1417

Session 2: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ea842609aad373a0089b97c

Session 3: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ea842a26f61a62f003d0f84

Description: For adults.

One-on-one counseling with a SCORE mentor to help you with your startup or assist with your existing business including navigating COVID-19. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit organization supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Register online for a virtual one-hour session that will be conducted over the phone or computer.

A SCORE Counselor will email you about your meeting preferences.

Genealogy 102-Free Genealogy Resources Online and Continuing Education

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ea721a66ac4a82400bc10ab
Date: Thursday, May 28
Start Time: 6:45 PM
End Time: 8:30 PM
Description: For adults.

In addition to Ancestry.com (available from home through KCLS during the Covid19 Pandemic), there are many other free resources online that you can use to research your family history.

Claudia Breland, author and professional genealogist, will demonstrate a variety of free resources as well as webinars and classes to continue learning about genealogical research.

Please register online with your email address. You will be sent a link to join the webinar.


Wisdom Cafe: The Surprises of Aging-Who Knew It Would Be Like This?
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eb1a48596e8c6450061235e

Date: Friday, May 29
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Description: Join us for a group discussion with a KCLS librarian!

As one writer says, “Life gets better, not easier, but better.” Most of us don’t know what it will be like
be older. Research indicates we might be pleasantly surprised. What have you learned?

Wisdom Cafes invite groups of older adults to engage in intentional dialogues led by trained facilitators. Participants engage with others, are motivated to try new things, and are inspired by sharing life experiences.

To register, please contact Katharine from the Issaquah Senior Center, 425.392.2381.

A Taste of Shakespeare!

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ec2e428e2eee53a00a6154b

Date: Friday, May 29
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Description: For teens and adults.
Presented by Paul Schmid, teacher of series called EnJoy Shakespeare in Bellevue College's Telos program.

Enjoy a taste of Shakespeare in this exciting and enjoyable introduction to the Bard. Watch clips from world-class cinematic productions of Shakespeare’s plays with great actors like Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Jeremy Irons and Ben Whishaw and discuss the universal themes and symbols.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Issaquah Library.

Please register. A Zoom link will be sent to you 24 hours before the event.

Going from Ukulele to Guitar, or Vice Versa with Wes Weddell

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eb0585d43224f3a001691b7

Date: Saturday, May 30
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Description: Maybe you’ve heard before that ukulele fingerings and techniques transfers easily to the guitar—but how exactly? Turns out a few key concepts can unlock a future of multi-instrumentalism! Experienced teacher Wes Weddell will guide you through the conversion using familiar songs and a healthy dose of patience and humor. Want to travel the other direction—guitar-to-ukulele? No problem, we’ll cover that as well! Additional plucked-string instruments welcome, but come with the understanding that most of the focus and materials will be specific to ukulele and guitar.

Bring a plucked-/strummed-string instrument (or two!) to the virtual session. Some previous playing experience with guitar or ukulele is helpful, as is familiarity with tuning (Google can help here). We will spend limited in-class time tuning, so log in ready to play!

Classes will use Zoom as a platform, and participants will be asked to mute themselves during practice to accommodate Zoom’s limitations processing audio from multiple sources.

Please register before 9 am the day of the program. Check your email for the Zoom link one hour before the event.

Sponsored by the King County Library System Foundation.

Decluttering Using the KonMari Method

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eb4585de2eee53a00a5de44
Date: Saturday, May 30
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Description: For adults.

Got clutter? Tidying up is not always a top priority but the messiness and clutter can be stressful. The KonMari method is a system of simplifying and organizing your home by getting rid of physical items that do not bring joy into your life. It was created by organizing consultant Marie Kondo and described in detail in her best-selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.This workshop includes a KonMari Method overview, visualization exercises and a hands-on demonstration of the KonMari folding technique, categories checklist and more.

Be sure to have a t-shirt or other clothing item available during the workshop if you want to practice folding.

Sponsored by the Newport Way Library Association.

Please register by Friday, May 29, 5pm. Your Zoom invite will be emailed to you by Saturday, May 30, 9am.

Making Backyard Flower Leis
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5eab0f8b6f61a62f003d1b98

Date: Saturday, May 30
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Description: For teens and adults.

Flower leis are perfect for celebrations! In this class, a native of Oahu will show you how to make a fresh flower lei using flowers from your own backyard.

Supplies:

Fresh flowers, bought or picked from your garden on the day of
Container for flowers (paper bag, basket, plastic bowl)
One sheet of newspaper
Sharp scissors
Sewing thread (any color)
Sewing needle (large enough to thread the eye of the needle easily, longer needle is better)

Sponsored by the King County Library Foundation.

Classes will use Zoom as a platform. You will be asked to mute themselves to accommodate Zoom’s limitations processing audio from multiple sources.
Registration required. The Zoom link will be sent to you by email.
Kokua (please) arrive promptly at 1pm!

Book Magic Workshop
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5ec419fdc7b4ad4500bb2d70

Date: Saturday, May 30
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Ages 8 and older.

Presented by Seattle ReCreative.

Learn techniques for making books with common household supplies in this live online class. Following a demonstration and time to create three different styles of books, prompts for journaling, sketching and making comics will be presented.

Please have these supplies ready to go in order for us to have fun as a group:

Cereal box or other thin cardboard box to use for book covers
Paper, 15 sheets (copy paper works great or use previously printed paper/junk mail by using the blank reverse side)
Rubber bands and/or string
Drawing and writing supplies (pens, pencils, markers)
Scissors (we recommend having an adult available to assist/supervise with the cutting)
Tape

Optional supplies:

Color paper / Construction paper
Ruler
Brass fasteners / Brads / Binder clips
Decorating supplies (stickers, stamps, glitter glue)

Sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

Questions? Email Miss Julie, jahiers@kcls.org.

Please register and provide your email address before 2pm on May 29. You will receive an email with a Zoom link to the session by 10am the day of the program.


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