To our email subscribers

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Today's edition is particularly long. How much of it will land in your in box will depend on your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Some will give you all the articles. Some will offer you a webview - go ahead and take the offer. Some will just lop off the bottom.

The last article in the digest should be Ceramic artist Sam Scott holding studio sale by appointment

If it isn't, you can view the missing stories on the web: http://ShorelineAreaNews.com

You might let me know if you do not get all the stories: Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com

--Diane Hettrick, Editor



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Jerry's wind spinners 2


A few more wind spinners from Jerry Pickard's garden collection in Lake Forest Park.


All photos by Jerry Pickard



Enjoy!


They're much quieter than wind chimes...



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Fire Saturday destroys home in Lake Forest Park


A fire on Saturday, August 8, 2020 destroyed the home of Lake Forest Park resident Phil Scott.

Thanks to the swift work of local police and fire department personnel (14 vehicles at one point), other homes were saved and the fire was quickly put out.

Phil was hospitalized but has been released and is staying with his father.

His house is severely smoke damaged and nothing can be salvaged.

His friends and neighbors have set up a GoFundMe page for him:

While we hope home insurance will cover most, if not all, of the damage, we all know that there will be lots of incidental costs and delays. We want to band together as a community to give him some financial buffer to weather this storm. 


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What Your Home Says About the World

What Your Home Says About the World

Thursday, August 13, 7-9pm

Sponsored by Humanities Washington


You will receive a Zoom invitation via email on the day of the program

Whether it’s teacups or televisions, what you decide to keep— and not keep— in your home provides deep insights about you, your family, and society itself.

Join sociologist and writer Michelle Janning to discover how home spaces and objects tell the story of what’s happening in contemporary families. From stuffed animals to smartphones to love letters, the objects in our homes represent what’s going on in the stages of family life.

Discover why stuff matters to families, and why material goods are symbols of so much more.

Michelle earned a PhD in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame and has been a professor at Whitman College for two decades. She is the author of The Stuff of Family Life: How our Homes Reflect Our Lives and has also written on contemporary parenting and modern-day love letters.

Read a featured article by Michelle here: Deep Stuff: A Sociologist Sorts Through the Marie Kondo Phenomenon



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Case updates August 10, 2020; new guidelines on faith-based services and indoor fitness

The updated guidance for religious and faith-based services, which reduces restrictions for some religious and faith-based services, is now in effect. Read the full updated guidance here

Indoor fitness frequently asked questions: The governor’s office also released additional FAQ clarification related to indoor fitness guidance. The FAQ expands on guidance released on August 3.

Find a full list of current reopening guidance here.

Case updates August 10, 2020

United States
  • cases 5,064,171 including 40,522 new cases in the past 24 hours
  • deaths 162,407 including 565 new deaths in the past 24 hours
Washington state
  • cases 64,151 includes 504 new within 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 6,102 includes 53 new within 24 hours
  • deaths 1,716 includes 19 reported within 24 hours
King county
  • tested 340,150 - 2,486 tests since yesterday
  • cases 16,830 - 81 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,053 - 10 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 679 - 3 in previous 24 hours
Shoreline
  • tested 9,413 - 45 tests in previous 24 hours
  • cases 528 - 3 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 102 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 62 - 0 additional deaths
Lake Forest Park
  • tested 2,030 - 14 new tests
  • cases 52 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 4 - 0 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new

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Orange rose

Photo by Jan Hansen

Beautiful creature, isn't it? And so labor intensive.
Since I expect it's Jan doing the labor
I'm happy to admire the photo.



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Police ask for public's help to find stolen cross



There have been no leads in the case of the cross stolen from the roof of St. Dunstan's (see previous article).

Now police are asking for the public's help.

On July 8, 2020, Shoreline PD was dispatched to St Dunstan's Episcopal Church, located at 722 N 145 St in Shoreline. The employee of the church stated he had left the church the day prior, 7/7/2020 around 7pm, and returned on 7/8/2020 around 4pm to discover the large cross missing from the roof.

The cross is made of brass and has a Celtic style pattern and measures approximately 5 foot by 2.5 feet. The cross is valued between $2,000 to $5,000. It is heavy and cannot be easily moved, so this likely took more than one person.

If anyone has information on where the cross is now, or who stole the cross, they are asked to call the King County Sheriff's Office at 206-296-3311 and reference case #C20021543. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at P3tips.com.



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Goal to provide high speed broadband to entire state - help by taking a brief survey

The state of Washington has a long-term goal to provide quality, high-speed broadband access to the entire state by 2024.

COVID-19 has shown how crucial broadband access is for people who need to work, learn or access health care online.

The Washington State Broadband Office and state Public Works Board have a comprehensive mapping initiative to identify gaps in high-speed internet service and areas of broadband infrastructure needs.

This is a first-of-its-kind survey to collect broadband access and speed data at this level of detail.

The first step is for Washington residents to perform a one-minute access and speed survey found at broadband.wa.gov

Using the easy-to-follow instructions and a simple link, anyone can complete the speed test at home using any computer or mobile device.




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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Mariner fan




Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE




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Recycling Right is critical amid the coronavirus pandemic

Blocks of material for recycling
Photo courtesy Recology

From Recology Beyond Waste Bulletin
Recology contracts with the City of Shoreline for garbage, yard waste, and recycling for residents

King County is fortunate to have robust recycling programs that continue to thrive, but in other areas across the U.S. recycling programs have been suspended or cut due to existing and new challenges associated with the spread of coronavirus. 

And yet, curbside recycling programs play a key role in the global manufacturing supply chain now perhaps more than ever.

"Recycled materials serve as feedstocks necessary to produce essential supplies including those especially needed during this time such as paper towels, sanitizing wipes, toilet paper, and packaging for a wide range of products including boxes for shipping,” says the EPA
“Many businesses that would normally generate large amounts of recyclables have limited operations now. Therefore, household recycling is vital to the continued supply of raw materials for U.S. manufacturing sectors.”

Indeed, recycled cardboard delivers more than just Amazon orders to our homes and is essential to keep grocery and healthcare items in stock. And recycled glass will likely play a critical role as the global supply chain prepares “to make enough small glass vials to deliver [a] coronavirus vaccine around the world.” (Washington Post)

However, recycling correctly is key to ensuring that these essential materials are effectively recycled. 

Items that don’t belong in the recycling, or materials that are improperly prepared, contaminate the supply and can result in loads of otherwise recyclable material being sent to the landfill.

To help do your part, please follow these tips to recycle right:

1. When in doubt, find out (what’s accepted in your recycling cart)!

In King County, accepted items include paper and cardboard, plastic bottles, tubs and jugs (no plastic film or bags), glass bottles and jars, and metal and aluminum cans. If something doesn’t fall into one of these categories or you’re just not sure, check Recology.com or give us a call.


Confused by the chasing arrow symbol found on the bottom of most plastic items? You’re not alone. This symbol indicates the type of plastic that an item is made out of but is NOT a reliable indicator of local recyclability. 

Though products stamped with this symbol may be made from plastic, your local recycling facility may not be able to sort them and there may not be market demand for these materials. 

For example, Amazon bubble mailers are stamped with the recycling symbol, but need to be taken to a designated drop-off location in order to be properly disposed. Similarly, many plastic utensils are stamped with the recycling symbol but can’t be properly sorted at a recycling facility because of their size.

For a reminder of which items can be recycled locally, input your zip code on Recology.com find our Sorting Guides in the Helpful Resources section. You can print these out and place a copy by your recycling receptacle so you’re never in doubt when you throw something out.

2. No mixed materials

Though you can recycle both plastic and metal, products made of both materials can’t be recycled and don’t belong in your recycling cart. 

Examples include metal coffee cans with plastic lids, and the Pringles can with its metal base, plastic cap, and foil-lined cardboard sleeve. If you can easily separate the materials – remove the plastic lid from the metal coffee can – you can confidently toss these materials into your recycling cart, but if you can’t, the item should be placed in the garbage instead.

3. Don’t Wishcycle!

While we want to minimize what we landfill as much as possible, placing questionable items in the recycling cart in the hopes that they may be recycled or reused isn’t a good idea. This practice is referred to as “wishcycling” and causes much more harm than good.

Items like textiles get jammed the machinery at recycling facilities and material that doesn’t meet specific requirements will simply be sent to the landfill. Stick to the list of materials cited above and when in doubt, check it out – call or email Recology – or throw it out.

4. No plastic bags or film!

Plastic bags do not belong in your curbside recycling cart, nor does any kind of film plastic – bread bags, paper towels and toilet paper wrap , and the ubiquitous bubble wrap.

Though these items are made from plastic they wreak havoc at recycling facilities, wrapping around the gears of the sorting machinery and reducing the facility’s ability to effectively sort out recyclable materials.

To address these issues and make recycling more efficient, King County officially discontinued accepting plastic bags in curbside recycling programs in in January 2020.

Alternately, depending on where you live, you may have access to drop-off recycling options for plastic film and wrap. Visit plasticfilmrecycling.org to find out if there is a drop-off location near you. If none are available, please toss these items in the garbage.

5. Only recycle items that are empty, clean and dry.

In order to be recycled, items must be empty, clean and dry. A few drops of liquid aren’t problematic, but more will cause paper and cardboard to mold and render it unfit for recycling. 

And food on any type of packaging has the opportunity to rot and mold as it journeys from your cart to the recycling facility and onto its final destination. Materials may take long journeys in shipping containers and vendors will reject materials that smell like rotten food and send them back to the landfill.

Remember the motto, “Empty, Clean and Dry!” Before you toss containers into your recycling cart, EMPTY any food or liquid, CLEAN with a quick rinse or scrape, and tap DRY to shake out excess liquid.

6. Compost your pizza box, paper towels and paper napkins.

Because recyclables need to be empty, clean and dry, soiled items like pizza boxes and paper towels shouldn’t be recycled. Instead place food-soiled paper into your compost cart.

7. Place items loose in your recycling cart.

Starting early this year, King County no longer allows plastic bags or plastic wrap in curbside recycling carts. Please make sure you properly place EMPTY, CLEAN and DRY recyclables loose in your recycling cart. There is no need for a plastic liner. When you don’t bag your recycling, you help recycling facilities operate more efficiently and safely.

8. Break down cardboard.

Be sure to break down cardboard boxes before setting out for recycling. Doing so creates more room in your cart for other recyclables and helps recycling drivers move more efficiently through your neighborhood on collection day

9. Dispose of special-item recyclables correctly.

Special recycling programs exist for items like batteries, CFL light bulbs, Styrofoam, and more, but these items can’t be placed in curbside recycling carts. Batteries and lightbulbs are a safety hazard in trucks and at recycling facilities and can cause fires or mercury exposure, while Styrofoam breaks into to tiny particles when compacted in a recycling truck.

Thankfully numerous drop-off locations exist where you can safely and efficiently dispose of these materials. 

The Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station 2300 N 165th St is open Mon-Fri: 7:30am – 5pm; Sat- Sun: 8:30am – 5:30pm. King county residents only.

Recology also offers curbside pickup for many of these items. Visit Recolgoy.com and input your location to schedule a pickup.

10. Reduce what you can.

The most effective way to properly dispose of materials is to avoid doing so, by keeping them out of your home in the first place. Start with a simple step like reducing your junk mail. According to Ecocycle, you could spend up to eight months of your life dealing with junk mail. 

Save yourself some time and sanity, save the trees that are critical to help combat climate change, and save the mailman an unnecessary trip to your home. We’re all in this together and our individual actions make a difference.



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Jonathan Nessan selected as new Home Education Exchange Coordinator

Jonathan Nessan selected as new
Home Education Exchange Coordinator

Jonathan Nessan has been selected to be the new Home Education Exchange Coordinator, Superintendent Rebecca Miner announced on Tuesday, August 11.

The appointment is subject to approval by the Shoreline School Board. He will succeed Ron Jones who is retiring after 40 years of service in Shoreline Public Schools.

Jonathan is a familiar face to many in Shoreline Schools. He has spent the past 12 years as the principal of Briarcrest Elementary. 

Prior to that, he served as an elementary teacher at Meridian Park Elementary and a district technology integration specialist.

Jonathan received his master’s degree in teaching from Seattle University and a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington. 

He received his administrative certificate from the Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington.

“I’m excited to welcome Jonathan to the Home Education Exchange community,” said Superintendent Rebecca Miner. 
“Throughout the selection process, his focus on community building, equity and high levels of support for families, students and staff was evident. His breadth of knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the program.”

Shoreline Public Schools offers support to parents who choose to educate their children at home. This education program recognizes the parent as the primary teacher for the child and provides resources to member families to ensure a high quality learning experience consistent with the expectations of the student’s family.



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Photos / Poetry: Sweet hibiscus



Hi Biscus 
You're so sweet
You look good enough 
To eat



When the days
Are warm and sunny
I arrive for
POLLEN HONEY



It's Delicious 
It's the BEST
I'm covered in it
Now I'll rest

Poem by Jean Monce Bryant


Photos by Wayne Pridemore



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Brown Bear Car Wash celebrates its 63rd birthday Thursday, August 27, with free “Beary Clean” car washes at 27 tunnel locations

Brown Bear tunnel wash in Shoreline
16032 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Photo by Diane Hettrick


Brown Bear Car Wash turns “63” on Thursday, August 27, 2020 and celebrates by offering free “Beary Clean” car washes to customers from 8am to 8pm at 27 tunnel wash location, including Shoreline.

Last year’s one-day event added sparkle and shine to 30,535 cars and trucks across the Puget Sound area.

The Seattle-based, family-owned company has provided over 443,000 free “Beary Clean” washes over the past 13 years to celebrate its August “birthday” and to honor former and current service members on Veterans Day.

Brown Bear Founder and CEO Victor Odermat opened the company’s first location in 1957 at 1800 15th Ave West in Seattle. Brown Bear owns and operates 52 car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane.

“This has become a tradition for us, and it’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the loyal customers who have supported us for over 60 years,” said Odermat. “It’s a fun and busy day as we celebrate with our customers while benefiting the environment.”
“With everything surrounding COVID-19, there will be some modifications this year, including the closure of vacuums to maintain social distancing during this busy day,” said Odermat. 
”But we felt it was important to maintain this tradition and provide free washes to everyone in an effort to bring some normalcy during these challenging times. We hope this will help us all remember the positive, happy, celebrations of Washington State and the community spirit that Free Car Wash Day creates each year.”


Shoreline bear
Photo by Diane Hettrick


Throughout the year, Brown Bear has instituted enhanced sanitation procedures and the company is a national leader in automated car wash services, which minimize cash transactions at all its locations.

In addition, members of Brown Bear’s Unlimited Wash Club have their vehicles washed at tunnel locations with no exchange of cash or credit card.

Participating tunnel wash locations and more information about Brown Bear Car Wash HERE.

Brown Bear Car Wash is the largest car wash operator on the West Coast and 12th largest in the United States. Widely recognized for its environmentally friendly practices, Brown Bear uses gentle, biodegradable cleaning detergents at all its locations.



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Third Place Books presents author David Gessner - Leave It As It Is

Tuesday, August 11, 2020



Third Place Books presents a virtual author event

Leave it as it is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt's American Wilderness

Friday, August 14, 2020 - 7:00pm


"A rallying cry in the age of climate change." --Robert Redford
An environmental clarion call, told through bestselling author David Gessner's wilderness road trip inspired by America's greatest conservationist, Theodore Roosevelt.

"Leave it as it is," Theodore Roosevelt announced while viewing the Grand Canyon for the first time. "The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it." 

Roosevelt's rallying cry signaled the beginning of an environmental fight that still wages today. To reconnect with the American wilderness and with the president who courageously protected it, acclaimed nature writer and New York Times bestselling author David Gessner embarks on a great American road trip guided by Roosevelt's crusading environmental legacy. 

Gessner travels to the Dakota badlands where Roosevelt awakened as a naturalist; to Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon where Roosevelt escaped during the grind of his reelection tour; and finally, to Bears Ears, Utah, a monument proposed by Native Tribes that is embroiled in a national conservation fight. 

David Gessner
Along the way, Gessner questions and reimagines Roosevelt's vision for today. As Gessner journeys through the grandeur of our public lands, he tells the story of Roosevelt's life as a pioneering conservationist, offering an arresting history, a powerful call to arms, and a profound meditation on our environmental future.

David Gessner is the author of ten books, including the New York Times bestseller All the Wild That Remains

He has taught environmental writing as a Briggs-Copeland Lecturer at Harvard and is currently a professor and department chair at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he founded the award-winning literary journal Ecotone. Gessner lives in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Order the book through Third Place Books Leave It As It Is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt's American Wilderness (Hardcover) $28.00



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Jobs: City of Shoreline

City of Shoreline

Plans Examiner III

The City of Shoreline Building and Inspections Team of plan reviewers and inspectors is key to implementing private redevelopment within two major area upzones within the City as preparation for two new Link Light Rail Stations currently under construction.

DEFINITION

To review complex commercial and residential building plans and specifications for compliance with established building codes and ordinances; to respond to inquiries from developers, contractors and the general public regarding code compliance issues; to assist staff in the application and interpretation of adopted codes; to perform various field inspections; and to perform a variety of plans examination tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level class in the Plans Examiner series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of independence in performing work, the responsibility assumed, and the complexity of duties assigned. 

Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including plans examination work supporting building projects of a large and complex scope and high level of responsibili­ty. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility, and have supervisory responsibility.

Job description and application

Cover letter and resume attached to the application are required



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Shoreline resident sings the anthem at Mariners game

Jonathan Awori sings the national anthem in a video
which was pre-recorded because of COVID-19.
It was played at the Mariners game.

By Cynthia Sheridan

Dr Jonathan Awori made his Seattle baseball debut by singing the National Anthem last Saturday, August 8, 2020 for the Mariners, who were honoring the medical profession through their Health Heroes Campaign.

Dr. Awori moved to Seattle in 2017 for a pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital which he has just completed.

Previously, Jonathan had earned a Master’ Degree in Fine Arts at Murray State University where he taught acting and theater before enrolling in the University of Michigan Medical School.

He is now employed as Chief Resident at Children’s. Jonathan’s wife Anne is an architect and also served as ‘chief technical officer’ for the video, which was pre-recorded due to COVID-19.

Jonathan and Anne have two boys: Christian has just graduated from Shorecrest H.S. and is enrolled at Shoreline Community College this fall; Cameron is beginning his first year at Kellogg Middle School.



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Ceramic artist Sam Scott holding studio sale by appointment

Shoreline ceramic artist Sam Scott will not be having his annual Summer Studio Opening because of COVID-19.

He has decided to set aside three days to set up appointments with people who would like to come over to check out the work he has been creating. 

August 12th,13th and 14th, Wednesday-Friday.
Of course masks will be required.

Please contact him at 206-542 1944 or email at cheerspots@yahoo.com to set up an appointment. Check out more information on his webpage.

There will be lots of functional and decorative ceramic pieces.



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Muskrat love (it's a song, for you younger types)

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


In truth, I do love muskrats… and just about every other critter. Captured this shot near Matthews Beach on Lake Washington.

--Gloria Z Nagler



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Community Health Access Program connects people to healthcare resources

Community Health Access Program (CHAP) is a telephone assistance program serving King County residents by connecting them to health insurance, health care services and other resources. 

Multilingual staff are available. CHAP services are free and confidential. 


What we do:
  • Ensure that the most vulnerable populations in King County have access to health care.
  • Encourage community partners to be involved in this effort and provide coordination and technical assistance.
  • Provide education and training to community partners and families.
  • Ensure our partners have current information and materials needed to assist their constituencies, and
  • Provide advocacy and problem solving on health care access issues on a community and individual basis. 
Why use CHAP:

If you need help finding affordable:
  • Health care or insurance
  • Health screening services
  • Doctors, dentists, midwives or nurses
  • Medical and dental clinics with sliding fees
  • Support services & pregnancy tests
  • Prenatal care
If you have questions about:

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LFP City Council Thursday



City of Lake Forest Park City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 13, 2020, 7:00pm. Meeting to be Held Virtually.

Agenda (with links to documents)
  • Proclamation – In Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution 
  • Proclamation – National Recovery Month
  • Presentation – Police Use of Force and Training

Ordinances and Resolutions

Ordinance 1210/Adopt Lake Forest Park Water District Franchise Agreement

Resolution 1779/Authorizing Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP, for Municipal Court Collection Services

Information on how to submit oral and written comments HERE

Written comments for public hearings will be submitted to Council if received by 5:00pm the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. Because the City has implemented oral comments, written comments are no longer accepted under Citizen Comments.

Instructions for participating in this meeting virtually

When: Aug 13, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: City Council Regular Meeting 8/13/2020

Link to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/94285836278  

Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +12532158782,,94285836278# or +14086380968,,94285836278#

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592

Webinar ID: 942 8583 6278

International numbers available



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Shoreline dentist receives Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition

Dr. Eric Yao, DDS, MAGD
with his LLSR awards

Dr. Eric Yao, a family dentist in Shoreline, recently received a Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

The LLSR epitomizes a career of excellence in dentistry. According to AGD, to date only 354 general dentists in the United States and Canada have earned this honor.

The LLSR award was created to further recognize the continued achievements of AGD Masters and formally acknowledge their dedication to remain current in their profession.

To achieve this award, Dr, Yao completed more than 1,600 hours of continuing dental education in all disciplines of dentistry, including 550 hours dedicated to hands-on skills and techniques and more than 100 hours of service to the community.

Dr. Yao graduated from University of Washington in 1998 and currently practices family dentistry in Shoreline.

Dr. Yao continues taking advanced training classes, so he can provide the best dental treatment options to his patients.

Dr.  Yao receiving his MAGD award in 2012
This year's ceremony was cancelled
because of COVID-19

He has been teaching at the University of Washington Dental School on Fridays as an affiliate professor when he is not working at the office.

This is his 11th year teaching at University of Washington.

“I really enjoy giving back to my school, and teaching and mentoring the next generation of dentists.”
Dr. Eric Yao also enjoys going to different elementary schools to talk to kids about dental health. "Kids always come up with the most creative questions."

Dr. Yao's Shoreline practice is located at 1515 N 200th St, by Echo Lake Park.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is a professional association of more than 40,000 general dentists, dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health education to the public. Founded in 1952, AGD is the largest association for general dentists in the world and serves the needs and represents the interests of general dentists.



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Book review by Aarene Storms: Hotel Dare

Hotel Dare (graphic novel) by Terry Blass and Claudia Aguirre

Olive Dare and her adopted siblings Darwin and Charlotte agree to spend the summer at Grandma Lupé’s weird hotel in Mexico, where everything is a mess and there are no guests. 

Then they discover their grandmother's secret: each of the hotel room doors leads to another universe. One universe houses space pirates, another has long-bearded magicians... and somewhere in all this is Grandma's long-lost husband Justino.

A fun adventure story with diverse blended-family members and lots of action and suspense. I'm hoping this will be a series, because there's plenty of opportunity for more fun with these characters.

Some mild cussing, explosions, discussion of sexual identity, monsters, magic, and a pet rat called Donut. 

Recommended for ages 12 to adult.



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Sound Transit seeks volunteers to serve on agency oversight panel

Sound Transit is looking for volunteers to serve on the Citizen Oversight Panel representing North King County and Snohomish County. 

There is currently one vacancy on the panel for North King County and two vacancies for Snohomish County. In addition, there will be a vacancy beginning in September for the Pierce County subarea as well. 

Sound Transit actively seeks to include persons from diverse backgrounds and professional areas of expertise to support agency oversight, planning and operations. Persons of color and women are encouraged to apply.

The COP was created in 1997 to independently monitor Sound Transit and make sure it meets its commitments to build and operate a regional bus, light rail and commuter rail transit system. 

The 15 COP members represent a variety of interests, professional expertise and experience. The COP meets twice monthly during normal business hours and acts as an independent oversight entity by digging into agency details, asking hard questions and reporting its findings to the Sound Transit Board of Directors.

To Apply
  • Submit a completed application and a resume to Kent Keel, Sound Transit Board Chair, 401 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104-2826. To qualify an applicant must:
  • Be a registered voter within the Sound Transit District and reside and/or work in North King County, Snohomish County or Pierce County.
  • Have experience/skills in one or more areas related to the panel's responsibilities: business and finance management, engineering, large projects construction management, public facilities and services, government processes, and public policy development or review.
  • Be able to attend meetings twice each month during normal business hours. (The panel’s meeting schedule is currently held virtually on the first and third Thursday of every month from 8:30-11:00am)

Appointment Process
Copies of all applications and resumes will be provided to the Sound Transit Board for its review. The Board's Executive Committee will review and recommend candidates. The Board of Directors will confirm the appointments.



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Local student makes Dean's List at University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin - Madison
MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year.

Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester.

From northeast Seattle, ZIP 98125

Tzyy-Hsien Young, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List



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North City Water District Maintenance Facility awaiting electricity

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The North City Water District Maintenance Facility looks like it's complete and the landscaping is filling very nicely.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

However, District Manager Diane Pottinger says the pandemic has slowed this down considerably. They will not be able to finish the project until Seattle City Light connects the electricity - and they haven't been onsite for nearly two months.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

North City Water serves the east side of Shoreline and the west side of Lake Forest Park. Their business office building is in the North City Business District and the new maintenance facility is a few blocks south on 15th NE.



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AmeriCorps positions open for young adults and veterans

AmeriCorps workers

AmeriCorps is a national service program that places young adults into intensive service positions where they learn valuable work skills, earn money for education, and develop an appreciation for citizenship.
 
King Conservation District (KCD) sponsors AmeriCorps positions through the Washington Conservation Corps, Washington Service Corps, and Mt. Adams Institute VetsWork programs. 

KCD supports the AmeriCorps mission of serving local communities and training future leaders. AmeriCorps members serve on KCD Shorelines, Forestry, Community Agriculture, and Outreach teams.

Submit your resume and cover letter directly to Nikki.Wolf@kingcd.org to apply for an open KCD AmeriCorps position.



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Online leadership program for parents and children opens application process


Apply HERE - Questions? - Visit the website HERE
email info@wafamilyengagement.org


Registration is open for the free, virtual leadership course offered by Washington Family Engagement for family and community members of all ages. Since 2016, the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) and the Children’s Leadership Training Institute (CLTI) have graduated 200 leaders who are now working to improve their schools and neighborhoods.

The PLTI is a free, 11-week course that teaches parents, grandparents, and community members to understand civic and public education systems. Participants learn advocacy and public speaking skills to become school and community leaders. Graduates are eligible to receive 5 college credits to continue their higher education at Everett Community College.

The Children's Leadership Training Institute (CLTI) is free to the children (ages 5 to 12) of parents/guardians attending the PLTI. The CLTI is a literacy based leadership program dedicated to improving reading skills, teaching how to speak in public and furthering civic instruction. Children receive age-appropriate book bundles to help support at-home learning.

As a graduation requirement, children and adult participants design and implement a community project to benefit their schools, neighborhoods and other families.

To apply, visit the event page .

PLTI and CLTI classes begin Saturday, September 26, 2020 and end Saturday, December 12, 2020. Classes are held twice per week: 
  • Tuesday evenings from 6 - 8pm 
  • Saturday mornings from 9 - 12pm

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Washington Family Engagement (WAFE) is a nonprofit organization based in Snohomish County that fosters social transformation by supporting the development of multigenerational leaders from diverse backgrounds to become actively engaged in schools and communities in Washington State. 




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Case updates August 9, 2020; wildland firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

Anglin Fire near Tonasket
Photo from InciWeb


Wildland firefighter tests positive for COVID-19 - highlights need for Washingtonians to take fire prevention precautions. Over the weekend, an asymptomatic firefighter who had been serving at a fire camp tested positive for COVID-19. The firefighter from the state Department of Natural Resources was part of the interagency team responding to the Anglin Fire near Tonasket.

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, leader of Washington state’s wildfire fighting force, urged Washingtonians

“... to recommit to doing all we can to protect our firefighters. That means practicing social distancing and wearing a mask so that our firefighters do not catch the virus when they are not on the fire lines.

"And that also means abiding by burn bans and taking precautions not to start fires. Each time our firefighters respond to a fire, they are at risk of COVID-19 spreading amongst them. While the exposure to others was limited in the cases so far, it could be far worse next time.”

Case updates August 9, 2020

United States
  • cases 5,023,649 including 48,690 new cases in the past 24 hours
  • deaths 161,842 including 558 new deaths in the past 24 hours
Washington state
  • cases 63,647 includes 575 new within 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 6,049 includes 48 new within 24 hours
  • deaths 1,697 includes 9 reported within 24 hours
King county
  • tested 337,664 - 5,024 tests since yesterday
  • cases 16,749 - 148 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,043 - 15 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 676 - 2 in previous 24 hours
Shoreline
  • tested 9,368 - 113 tests in previous 24 hours
  • cases 525 - -1 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 102 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 62 - 0 additional deaths
Lake Forest Park
  • tested 2,016 - 28 new tests
  • cases 52 - 2 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 4 - 0 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new


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Contemplate The Brothers

Monday, August 10, 2020

Photo by Jan Hansen


Peace with The Brothers




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Case updates August 8, 2020; new King county initiative to reduce risk in restaurants, bars, and taverns

Elliott Bay Brewing in Lake City was commended by Environmental Health investigators for exemplary work in following guidance to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Photo courtesy King county


After entering Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start Reopening Plan, Public Health – Seattle and King County has observed an unsettling trend with COVID-19 cases rising as restaurants, bars, and taverns resume operations. 

In an effort to keep businesses open and move King County forward through the Safe Start phases, Public Health is launching a new initiative to begin educational outreach and enforcement of Safe Start requirements for operating restaurants, bars, and taverns.

What is the new initiative?

On July 14, 2020, Public Health Director Patty Hayes issued a new emergency rule which grants Public Health the authority to enforce statewide orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Leading this charge, Public Health’s Environmental Health Services Division has established the Safe Start for Taverns and Restaurants (SSTAR) program to conduct this work.



Case updates August 8, 2020

United States
  • cases 4,974,959 including 54,590 new cases in the past 24 hours
  • deaths 161,284 including 1,064 new deaths in the past 24 hours
Washington state
  • cases 63,072 includes 549 new within 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 6,001 includes 105 new within 24 hours (probably a catch up since there were only 6 yesterday)
  • deaths 1,688 includes 0 reported within 24 hours
King county
  • tested 332,460 - 10,048 tests since yesterday
  • cases 16,601 - 129 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,028 - 3 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 674 - -1 in previous 24 hours
Shoreline
  • tested 9,255 - 258 tests in previous 24 hours
  • cases 526 - 5 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 102 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 62 - 0 additional deaths
Lake Forest Park
  • tested 1,988 - 56 new tests
  • cases 50 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 4
  • deaths 1



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LFP CoW continues to work through the code for the parking garage

City Hall is closed and meetings are on Zoom
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


City of Lake Forest Park
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SPECIAL MEETING

MONDAY, August 10, 2020, 6:00pm
AGENDA (links to attachments are on this page)
Meeting to be Held Virtually

Continued review of proposed Parking Garage Code from page 15, to include:

a. 18.42.100 Town Center Design Guidelines – Adopted
b. 18.42.110 Administration
c. 18.42.120 Bonding
d. 18.42.170 Development Agreement Use in Town Center

  • Attachment 1 – Planning Commission 4/14/2020 Recommended Town Center Code Updates
  • Attachment 2 – Sound Transit Parking Structure Sketch for LFP Town Center Site (10/2019)
  • Attachment 3 – Sound Transit Design Criteria for Parking Facilities
  • Attachment 4 – City Consultant’s Town Center Parking Structure Concepts (12/2019)

Instructions for participating in this meeting virtually:

When: Aug 10, 2020 06:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Council Committee of the Whole Special Meeting 8/10/2020

Please click the link to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/94083457457

Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +12532158782,,94083457457# or +14086380968,,94083457457#

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US:+12532158782 or+14086380968 or+16699006833 or+13462487799 or+13126266799 or+16468769923 or+13017158592

Webinar ID: 940 8345 7457
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/arVUFw6sg 



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Free online Jazz Walk Tuesday

The New Triumph play at the 2020 Jazz Walk
Online edition


North City Jazz Walk
Online Jazz Artists for 2020


This year’s Jazz Walk will feature four local musicians— two long-time favorites and two new-to-the-Walk— all performing online to ensure the safety of our community during COVID-19.

Here’s how it will work:
  • Over the past month, all four bands have been (safely) recording special performances for the Jazz Walk.
  • London Bridge Studio is compiling all of their recordings into one streaming YouTube link.
  • On Monday August 10, we’ll post that YouTube link here on the website, as well as on our Facebook page.
  • On the evening of Tuesday August 11, simply click on the link to enjoy this year’s music—FOR FREE—from 7 to 9:30 pm PST!


North City Jazz Walk 2020 Musician Lineup

7:01 pm – 7:39 pm

7:39 pm – 8:16 pm

8:17 pm – 9:00 pm

9:02 pm – 9:47 pm


August 11, 2020 the North City Business Association is hosting the 14th Annual North City Jazz Walk-- online, at no cost-- to keep our community safe while still lifting its collective spirits through music.



Starting at 7:00pm, stream four local jazz bands via your computer, tablet, or phone… by clicking on a YouTube link that will be posted to our website and Facebook page a few days prior to the event.

Each band will play a 30-45 minute set, starting at 7:00 pm, with short breaks between sets.

Because this year’s event is entirely free, we encourage you to tip the musicians as generously as you can on the night of the event.



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