Shoreline firefighters deployed to fight California wildfires

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Shoreline firefighters pose with their truck just before leaving for California to fight wildfire. Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire.


This Shoreline Fire crew left for California Friday to assist with the wildfires in that state. 

Pictured above are Lieutenant Andrew Leith, Paramedic/Firefighter Gabe DeBay, Driver Engineer Brett Defenbaugh and Firefighter Nate Etherington.

Firefighter Mike Mentzos continues to be deployed in Eastern Washington and Lieutenant Michael Merrick is deployed to Warm Springs Oregon as part of the Incident Management Team.

There are over 200 different fires burning in California right now and firefighters trained in wildfire techniques are being deployed from fire departments all through Puget Sound.



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Prehistoric plant in Shoreline

 

This six foot tall plant has a central woody stem with fern-like branches. The fossil record for it dates back 200 million years. Photo by Doug Cerretti

The Wollemia tree was only known through fossil records that date back 200 million years ago. 

However in 1994, the Australian species Wollemia nobilis was discovered in a temperate rainforest wilderness area of the Wollemi National Park, New South Wales, eastern Australia.

A close up of one of the fronds, which have long slender leaves coming from each side of a central stem. Dinosaurs would have enjoyed munching on these. Photo by Doug Cerretti.


It is classified as critically endangered (CR) on the IUCN's Red List, and is legally protected in Australia. 

Shoreline resident, Doug Cerretti says, "Several years ago the National Geographic sold Wollemi nobilis to celebrate its discovery and to aid in its propagation which is where we obtained it." 



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Call for Artists (and everybody) for the 6X6NW community exhibition and sale


Call for Artists: 2020 6X6NW
A Unique Community and National Art Exhibition

Virtual in 2020

Registration Deadline: September 18, 2020


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for 6X6NW, a community art exhibition featuring an estimated 800 original works of art. 

Each artwork must be 6 x 6 inches and artists may enter up to 10 works of any medium (2D or 3D). There is a $6 fee to register. Registration is free for children 18 and under. Artwork must be received by September 18.

Overhead shot from the 2019 exhibition showing hundreds of people crowded together looking at the art displayed on folding board, listening to musicians, and eating. Photo by Mike Remarcke 


To protect the health and safety of our community, and to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19, we will be moving 6X6NW online this year!

Artists may submit up to 10 unique works. Please do not register until you have your works completed as we need titles for each piece.

Entries will be exhibited virtually on the 6X6NW website on October 2, 2020 and offered for sale to the public for $36 each. The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council will receive a 60% commission on any works sold and artists may elect to waive their 40% commission and contribute their work(s) as a full donation to benefit the Arts Council’s community arts programming and events.

The artwork will be available for the month of October for purchase.

Award winning artist and SAN cartoonist Whitney Potter participated in 2019


Interested in taking pART? Registration and participation is open to all — no art background is required! Information and registration HERE  

$100 prizes will be awarded in several categories, including People's Choice, Sponsor’s Choice, and Director’s Choice!

Delivery / Drop Off Options: Mail or Drop off at the Gallery at Town Center shop in Lake Forest Park Town Center, lower level of main building near the outside entrance. Town Center is at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

In-person drop off is open during Gallery hours:
  • September 2-5 (12-5pm)
  • September 9-12 (12-5pm)
  • September 16-18 (12-5p

Deadline: September 18. Please, no late entries! Earlier is better.

Mail address:

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council
18560 1st Ave NE
Shoreline WA 98155

Thanks to our main event sponsor Jack Malek Broker and Realtor!

Questions? Feel free to email 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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Joey

Saturday, August 22, 2020



Rose "Joey" and photo by Jan Hansen

A soft pink rose with ruffled petals opens wide to show deeper pink and yellow shading at its heart. The petals have scattered drops of water from the morning rain.




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Case updates August 20, 2020

Reported deaths by state, District of Columbia, New York City. Deep blue areas have more than 5k deaths, teal blue areas report 1k to 5k - including Washington state; mint green have 101 to 1k; and cream have fewer than 100 deaths. Graphic and information from the CDC.

Case updates August 20, 2020


United States

  • cases 5,551,793 including 44,864 new cases in the past 24 hours
  • deaths 173,490 including 1,074 new deaths in the past 24 hours
  • cases 69,779 includes 390 new within 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 6,469 includes 69 new within 24 hours
  • deaths 1,850 includes 13 reported within 24 hours
King county
  • tested 336,589 - 6,365 reported in previous 24 hours
  • cases 18,418 - 105 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,147 - 15 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 708 - 5 in previous 24 hours
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • tested 9,139 - 120 new in previous 24 hours
  • cases 548 - 5 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 105 - 2 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 61 - 1 new in previous 24 hours
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • tested 1,963 - 26 in previous 24 hours
  • cases 52 - 1 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 0 - 0 new


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Gov. Inslee statement on the passing of former Sen. Slade Gorton

Former Senator Slade Gorton
1928 - 2020


Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement after learning of the passing of former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton on Wednesday:


“Trudi and I join all Washingtonians in mourning the loss of Sen. Slade Gorton. Slade loved this state and spent decades in its service.

“We worked together representing Washington in Congress and, while we didn’t always agree, he leaves an important legacy for the state and the nation.

“In the U.S. Senate, Slade was an influential member of the Armed Services Committee, where his own service in the Air Force and the Army gave him a deep understanding of the military and the people who serve our country.

“Slade was an important voice in pushing for the clean-up of Hanford, and he fought for health care, the arts and transportation solutions. He worked to keep orca whales out of captivity and in Washington's waters.

"His leadership on the 9/11 Commission put aside partisanship to help our country start to heal and prevent future terrorist attacks.

"When Slade served as Washington's attorney general, he argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and helped to promote women in the legal field, including former Gov. Christine Gregoire. His career in public service began in the Washington State House of Representatives, where he quickly earned the respect of his colleagues and worked his way up to House majority leader.

“I send deep condolences to his family and friends. Washington state flags will be lowered in his honor on the day of his memorial service.”



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Wash your car for free next Thursday at Brown Bear Car Wash on Aurora


Brown Bear tunnel wash on Aurora. The tunnel is in a long white building with windows. The trademark brown bear bronze statue stands in front, standing on its hind legs on some large boulders. Every location has a bronze statue. Photo by Diane Hettrick 



Brown Bear Car Wash turns “63” next Thursday, August 27, 2020 and celebrates by offering free “Beary Clean” car washes to customers from 8am to 8pm at 27 tunnel wash locations, including the tunnel wash at 16032 Aurora.

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 benefitting 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.”


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.

For participating tunnel wash locations and more information about Brown Bear Car Wash, visit www.brownbear.com.

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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Jobs: Instructors at Remote Learning Camps

The City of Shoreline has openings for instructors at Remote Learning Camps

Extra Help - Extra Help - Instructor (Remote Learning Camp)

This position will be posted until filled, first review of applications on August 31st

Schedule: up to 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday between 8:00am – 5:30pm
8.5 hours a day (30-minute unpaid lunch)

Number of positions: 4 Instructors at 40 hours/week; 3 Instructors on an as needed basis (substitute instructors)

Start Date: Tuesday, September 8th

General Purpose and Scope of Work

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position will help assist in a child recreational and educational programs that support Remote Learning.

These positions will work as part of a team which is responsible for planning and monitoring the activities of children enrolled in the program. Incumbents will interact with children to keep them engaged in intellectual, creative, artistic and physical activities throughout the day. Support remote learning for participants and develop and coordinate activities outside remote learning time. Communicate with peers daily to ensure proper supplies and equipment are available.

Job announcement and application HERE



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AG Ferguson: Judge blocks DeVos attempt to deprive Washington public schools of emergency funds

A federal judge in Seattle today granted Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s request to immediately block a U.S. Department of Education rule that will deprive Washington’s public elementary and secondary schools from receiving emergency relief funds. 

Congress included the emergency funds for schools in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Judge Barbara J. Rothstein’s ruling blocks the Department of Education’s rule nationwide.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is refusing to follow the clear direction of Congress by unlawfully ordering school districts to distribute the funds in a manner that will take CARES Act funding away from public schools and low-income students.

The department’s new rule forces districts to either deprive many of their schools of any funds at all, or give more of the relief funds to private schools than Congress intended.





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REYKDAL: USDA meals waiver critical to provide nutrition to students across Washington

State Schools Superintendent
Chris Reykdal



OLYMPIA—August 21, 2020—This morning, OSPI learned that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will not be extending the nationwide waiver that allows schools to serve free meals to students across Washington without income verification.

We are disappointed by this decision. Now more than ever, vulnerable families and students need healthy, nutritious meals. 

We will continue to pursue an individual Washington state waiver, and I implore Congress to include authorization and funding for this essential program.

After $4 trillion in COVID-19 response, the last thing we should be debating is essential food for our fellow Americans impacted by this global pandemic.

Amid considerable changes to our system, school nutrition programs have adapted. During last spring’s emergency school closure, districts provided over 28 million nutritious meals to students, and used innovative new methods of providing them, including delivery and grab and go meals. 

Adding additional barriers will create an exceptionally challenging environment for nutrition programs, and lead to a rise in hunger in Washington’s communities.

OSPI is committed to ensuring the nutritional needs of our students are met, and we will continue to seek an individual state waiver that will allow Washington to continue providing meals at no charge for any family in need during this unprecedented time.

In the meantime, we encourage families to check with their local school district regarding meal services and to complete and submit an application for free or reduced price meals to their local school.




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In The Garden Now….. Holly Leaf Sweetspire

Holly Leaf Itea


Text and photo by Victoria Gilleland

A friend gave me a start of this plant five years ago. Somehow it got shuffled into an area in the garden I seldom visited. Last year I finally got it planted in a more prominent place and three blossoms graced my plant. Not much of a payoff after all that time yet it was a beginning.

Here we are at year six. Miracle of miracles, 17 fabulous greenish-white 12 inch long catkins appeared on my six foot high plant! I guess there must be some truth to the proverb “Good things come to those who wait”…..and put their plants in appropriate garden locations.

Not only are the catkins unusual looking but they also have a delightful honey scent. Bees love them! The medium evergreen leaves look like holly but are soft and not prickly. The plant grows in an upright form that may reach 4-8 feet wide and 8-10 feet tall. Pruning is best scheduled after flowering.

Holly Leaf Sweetspire makes a great specimen plant, or could be a good choice for the back of a garden bed. Try one espaliered against a shady wall.

If you like plants that are a little out of the ordinary this may be the one for you. The catkins of this plant are truly unique. Add one of these to your garden and you just might be the envy of your fellow gardeners!

Botanical Name: Itea ilicifolia

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 30 years. (vjgilleland@yahoo.com)



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Einstein Middle School is environmentally friendly

An aerial view of Einstein Middle School shows the track. Part of the football field is marked and the other half is full of construction equipment. More construction trailers sit to the right, south of the building. The two story school is gray and plain from this angle. There is an open courtyard in the center of the building. Aerial photography copyright Marc Weinberg.


Text and aerial photos, Marc Weinberg

I often pass the site of Einstein School which has been completely rebuilt and is now in the final stages. The most interesting aspects of this construction have been how the design has addressed environment concerns. 

A close up of the building shows solar panels covering the roof of one section of the large building. The courtyard beyond it is dirt and construction equipment. On the other side of the courtyard, the building is still clad in yellow construction materials. Aerial photography copyright Marc Weinberg


One of these are the solar panels on the roof. From the street you wouldn't know they are there. It was only after I flew my drone over the site for this article that I could see them. In speaking with Michael Romero, construction project manager for the Shoreline School District, I learned that the panels have been providing about 80% of Einstein's electricity during construction and is expected to provide 20-25% once the school is in operation. 

In that same conversation I asked about the huge yellow tanks that were being installed underground. 

Bright yellow storage tanks are lined up where the front of the old school was located at 3rd NW and NW 195th. A row of short sections sits in a line in the foreground and shorter sections sit in clusters around the site. Aerial photography copyright Marc Weinberg. 
 

Michael explained that the tanks will store rainwater run off from the entire site and slowly release it into the City's normal drainage system, eventually reaching Puget Sound. The flow of that release is calculated to be that which would have been normal when the land was in its original forested state. I found that most interesting and I have no idea how the engineers could figure that out.

As of this date teachers and administration are currently using the building and it will be ready for this school year beginning in September (depending on Covid-19) or whenever in-person classes are safe to hold. The parking lot will be finished by the end of October.


Correction: the solar panels are providing 80% of electrical needs during construction. Once the school is operational, the panels are expected to provide 20-25% of the school's electricity.




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The Everest Kitchen: A Journey of Flavors

Friday, August 21, 2020

The storefront of the Everest Kitchen: Nepali, Indian, and Tibetan Cuisines.
A small banner reads Delivery and Take Out


Story by Donna Hawkey


The Everest Kitchen offers customers authentic food inspired by three cultural regions: Nepal, India, and Tibet, all located near the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Owner Mohan Gurung is from Nepal, but his food is influenced by the various cooking techniques of bordering countries. He creates a unique contribution to the sparse restaurant offerings in Lake Forest Park.

Residents have rewarded Mohan with a loyal following during the COVID-19 pandemic, including one customer who returns every day to pick-up take-out food. “We are grateful and feel lucky to be a part of this community,” says Mohan. 

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, The Everest Kitchen was a popular dining spot. In subdued lighting two dozen diners sit at a very long table, eating their dinners. The back wall is lined with framed photographs. Multiple light fixtures are suspended from the high ceiling.


 
His restaurant is 14 years old, and most of his staff have been with him for a long time. Their goal is to create healthy and delicious food, and they prepare meals with the reverence of the earth in mind.  It’s all made from scratch and is labor-intensive and uses fresh ingredients.

Mohan says, “The earth gives back to us every day, and we inhale and exhale the same oxygen that a plant or animal does. We are one with nature, but today we seem increasingly isolated from the earth with our modern pace and convenience eating. The further we remove ourselves from the source of our nutrition, the weaker our health.”  

As the saying goes, ‘we are what we eat.’  Mohan grew-up in Nepal without shoes to wear, so with the earth always beneath his feet, and with many other rich influences, he developed an aura of respect for the natural world. 

Through his father, Mohan became inspired by both naturopathic medicine and the Ayurvedic traditional school of medicine in India, which emphasize a holistic approach to health. He brings that thinking to his cooking and his life.

The Everest Kitchen is like a lighter rendition of Indian food. The Nepalese do not use cream and butter, but the food is just as flavorful. And Mohan is a believer in meditation and physical exercise as key components to a healthy being. 

Mohan, on the right, greets Minister Prithvi S Gurung of Nepal who visited Lake Forest Park, November, 2019. Photo shows two men in suits standing outside the restaurant, shaking hands and looking at the camera. Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Mohan contributes to the community in other ways, too. He is a member of the Lake Forest Park Rotary Club, is a past Commissioner of CAPAA, the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, and is president of the Nepal Seattle Society.

Last year, after the Chief Minister of Nepal visited the Seattle area, Mohan was allowed through a protocol procedure, to invite Governor Jay Inslee to Nepal to attend a three-day intensive environmental conference. Governor Inslee accepted the invitation, but the event was canceled due to the pandemic.  

Mohan says he’s thankful for everything in his life and that his take-out business has never shut down during the outbreak. But not having in-seat dining is a significant revenue loss. The hefty fees that delivery services are currently charging back to businesses, and the ever-increasing cost of food, have all hurt his profit margin. He has not raised his prices because he feels empathy for his customers and feels like “a family in this community.” 

While The Everest Kitchen offers home delivery through an outside service, they are also there for a pick-up with safety measures and available parking.

The restaurant is open for take out and delivery. Photo by Donna Hawkey
 

The Everest Kitchen, located on the upper level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center, is currently open for take-out food seven days a week. Consider treating yourself to a food journey. 

A long view of the storefront, showing other businesses and the parking in front, including a handicapped parking space.
 
You can order online and pick up your dinner in Lake Forest Park.



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984 students signed up for the Back to School event Saturday

Shorecrest Football players and Coach Christensen help The WORKS move 1,000 pairs of socks, underwear, and 500 hygiene packs to Meridian Park Elementary in preparation for the Back to School event. This is the third year that the team has supported The WORKS.


Story and photos thanks to the Back to School Consortium

This Saturday, the 19th Annual Back to School event will take place at Meridian Park Elementary from 12:30-4:00pm.

This event is a labor of love brought to the community by the 
  • Shoreline PTA Council, 
  • Shoreline School District, 
  • City of Shoreline, 
  • Center for Human Services, 
  • Dale Turner YMCA, 
  • Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, 
  • Shoreline Community Care, 
  • Ronald United Methodist Church, 
  • Hopelink, 
  • The Salvation Army, 
and our newest members, 
  • Rotary Club of Shoreline and 
  • Shoreline Public Schools Foundation.
Socially distanced and masked volunteers helped organize pre-packaged school supplies in advance of the Back to School event. This year, the event will forgo backpacks due to remote learning.



This year, there are 487 families and 984 students pre-registered. Last year, we pre-registered 395 families and 898 students.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, we are doing things a little differently this year... This will be a drive thru event!

Jill Steinberg, Co-Chair of The WORKS, receives a bounty of hygiene supplies from the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park


Families will still receive five pairs of new underwear and socks, hygiene products, school supplies, and they will be able to sign up for free and reduced lunch with Nutrition Services.

School supplies will be in pre-packaged boxes since we won’t be offering backpacks this year and we could not have had the usual 75 volunteers assembling school supplies into backpacks.

Socially distanced and masked volunteers at The WORKS for the Back to School Donation Day event on July 25th


Some exciting new offerings include Black hair care products coordinated by Melyssa Stone, Dean of students at Shorewood High School and Shoreline's Equity and Family Engagement department. 

We will also be distributing a jump rope to each family through non-profit Upower, and eight masks per family provided by the City of Shoreline.

The Edmonds chapter of Days for Girls donated 600 hand made masks to The WORKS. All of the masks could not fit in the photo! 


Our superstar, socially distanced volunteer team will do their best to make this unique format as special as possible for attendees. If you would like to help out, we still have a few spots open. 

Check out volunteer opportunities HERE

For more information on the BTS event, visit our webpage 



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Delicious goodies at the Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday

Shoreline Farmers Market - Saturday - 10am to 3pm - Shoreline Place


You'll find a variety of delicious goodies on Saturday at the Shoreline Farmers Market, held on the upper level of Shoreline Place, near Central Market at N 155th and Westminster Way.

The best part about the summer (well, there are lots of favorites, but a top favorite) is the abundance of delicious produce! August is a great time to dive deep into the world of stone fruit, tomatoes, melons, and peppers, to name a few.

Although the farmers market is small this year (due to COVID restrictions) we take pride in having a wide variety of vendors and products for you. If it's on your shopping list, we probably have it!


For the next two weeks we are asking the Shoreline community to come together and help us raise $10K by August 31st. 

While our revenues have decreased our operating costs have increased. 

Right now we need the support of the Shoreline community to help us operate safely and keep our market open. ⁠

Please consider donating any amount that you can to support this amazing market, our fantastic farmers, and our important food access programs. It’s important now, more than ever, to provide a space for the community to shop for fresh local food in a safe outdoor experience.



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A beautiful day at Richmond Beach

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

A beautiful day at Richmond Beach. Over a hillside of leafy vines and a few scrubby trees, a wide expanse of flat, shiny water. Land in the distance is visible only as a dark brown line on the horizon.

The sky is a deep blue, mostly covered with clouds. Some are piled up like an enormous mountain range; others float in patches of cotton.



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Music on a Summer Night

Photo by Martin De Grazia


Music On A Summer Night

Listen!  Do you hear that sound?
Emanating from around somewhere?
Starting very soft and low
I hear it as it builds and grows
Around me.
It now surrounds me.
Lovely music fills the air
Maybe from a car somewhere
With windows down 
To open air.
It doesn't last for long
The music fading
and soon gone.
But I feel wonderful and whole.
A tiny concert for the soul.

Poetry by Jan Pollard



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AG Ferguson sues Trump administration for rule that authorizes transportation of liquefied natural gas in rail tank cars.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson today issued the following statement after his office filed a lawsuit challenging a new Trump Administration rule that authorizes nationwide transportation of liquefied natural gas in rail tank cars. 

This unlawful rule jeopardizes public health and safety by increasing the risk of catastrophic rail accidents and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

If the rule is not blocked, it will allow liquefied natural gas to be transported through Washington state by rail for the first time.

“Liquefied natural gas is a highly combustible fossil fuel, posing a risk of catastrophic accidents and spills,” Ferguson said. 
“The Trump Administration approved it for transport through our communities without considering those risks. This is only the latest example of the Trump Administration pushing decisions through without considering — or even flat-out ignoring — the dangers they might pose to the public.”

More information here



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School lunches in the time of COVID-19

Sample of pre-order meal form

Shoreline Schools sent this message to families with children enrolled in local schools

When the school year begins, we will no longer be able to serve free meals to all students as we were during the initial school closure in the spring. The USDA provision providing funding for that emergency program has expired.

We are required to resume following the National School Lunch Program guidelines, much in the same way as when kids are physically in school, which require us to charge students by price category (free/reduced/paid). 
We will only be allowed to provide meals to students who are enrolled in the Shoreline School District.

During the remote learning period, we will offer meals through an electronic pre-order system

The pre-order system will be available beginning Monday, August 24 for the first pick up on Wednesday, September 2. 

Orders will be placed for a five-day period to be picked up once a week. Following the week of August 24, orders will only be able to be placed each Wednesday for the following week’s pick up.
  • Each meal box will contain five breakfasts and five lunches.
  • Meal boxes must be pre-ordered weekly, on Wednesdays, for pick up the following week. Orders must be placed on Wednesdays between 12:01 am – 11:59 pm only to meet food production processes and timelines.
  • Pre-ordered boxes will be available for pick up once a week at the location selected in the order. There will be multiple time and location pick-up options to choose from.
  • Students must be enrolled in the Shoreline School District.
  • Enrolled students include grades K-12, Head Start, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education. This does not include children registered at the Shoreline Children’s Center unless they fall into one of the programs listed.
  • Meals will be charged to the student meal account based on their meal benefit status (free/reduced/paid). Click here for meal benefit applications.

If you plan to utilize the meal box service, please review the information on this page prior to placing an order. The meal order system will be active on August 24-26 for the first pick-up on September 2.

You can also learn how to submit a meal order in this screencast video.

For assistance in filling out the order form or if you do not have internet access, you can call our Meal Order Hotline at 206-393-4103. Calls will be responded to on Wednesdays between 7:30am - 3:30pm.

As with everything COVID-related, these plans are fluid and could change depending on demand. Please check this webpage regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Food and Nutrition Services
Shoreline School District
206-393-4209 or nutrition.services@shorelineschools.org

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Angel Fund

The Shoreline School District Angel Fund helps to pay negative meal balances for students in need. If you are interested in donating to this fund with a card, please contact our Food Services Office at 206-393-4209. If you have questions, send us an email at nutrition.services@shorelineschools.org

Donations by check can be mailed to the following address. Please write "Angel Fund" on the notes line. Shoreline Food Services - 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA, 98155


Update: Meal order phone number has been updated.

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Rick Ashleman honored by Shoreline Fire at Station 63 opening

Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan, right, in uniform, presents Chief's Coin #20
to Rick Ashleman, left, for his work as project manager for Station 63 construction
Photo by Mike Remarcke


At the soft opening of Shoreline Fire's rebuilt Station 63 in North City, Fire Chief Matt Cowan awarded the Chief's Coin to retired firefighter and station project manager, Shoreline resident Rick Ashleman.

Chief's Coin front
Rick's coin is #20

In a tradition originating from World War I, the Shoreline Fire Department has designed and commissioned the striking of challenge coins. These challenge coins, while small in stature, are a significant symbol of pride.

It is a token that reflects pride in not only being part of the fire service, but a member of the Shoreline Fire Department. It is a reminder of what we do, who we are, and that we are part of a larger, extended family.

Chief's Coin, back
Each coin is individual to the department

There are standard challenge coins, but they also have a special challenge coin called the “Chief’s coin.” The Chief’s coin is not given out automatically to personnel, but rather it is a coin that is earned.

It can be earned through many different manners such as, but not limited to, taking on extra responsibilities, extraordinary events, exemplary performance, and commendable professionalism or representation of the organization. These coins are numbered so that the Department can identify those individuals that have gone above and beyond in one way or another.

Because of the pandemic, it was a soft opening, not advertised to the public. When
gathering are allowed, the department will hold a public celebration. Those assembled
are fire crew and staff. Photo by Mike Remarcke.


Chief Cowan:

Today, I am privileged to recognize Rick Ashleman with the issuing of a Chief’s coin. Rick not only served the Shoreline community for decades, finishing his career as a Battalion Chief in 2015 after nearly 34 years of service, but selflessly continued to serve by staying on as the project manager for the new Station 63 project. 
Over the past four years Rick has put in an enormous amount of effort to ensure that this project was a success. Even though this was a part-time position he strived to always be available and adjusted his personal schedule, whenever possible, so that he could be on site. He even attended some specialized classes to be better prepared for this role. 
His previous history and experience from working on our station construction projects 20 years ago made him a great choice and we were very fortunate to have him agree to be the project manager. Rick has shown true dedication and commitment to this organization and our success in building a fire station that will serve our citizens for the next 50 years. 
On this day, August 17, 2020, I hereby recognize Rick Ashleman for his extra effort in the performance of his duties and award him the Chief’s coin, issuance number 20.

Fire crews began moving into North City Station 63 on Sunday.
Photo by Mike Remarcke

The push-in ceremony where everyone helped push a fire truck into a bay, was held on Monday, August 17, 2020 (see previous article). Crews had already started moving in on Sunday.

The station serves east Shoreline.






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Twin Ponds South: ducks and turtles

Photo by Hitomi Dames


Peaceful coexistence at the Twin Ponds South Pond as a family of ducks - mom and four teenage ducklings - share a log with a couple of turtles.



Correction: This photo was taken at South Pond - not North.


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Jobs: Leaders for youth programs

The City of Shoreline has openings in two positions leading youth programs.

Extra Help - Teen Program Leader

This position is open until September 20, first review date: August 31, 2020

General Purpose

We have one (1) open Teen Program Leader position in our Youth and Teen Development Program. In this position you will serve as a positive role model for youth by helping to plan, lead and participate in activities that reach and respond to the changing needs of youth in our community. Below is an example of the schedule. Expanded hours available in the summer.

Maximum of 20 hours per week.
Programs exist between these hours:
  • Tuesday – Thursday 11:00am - 7:00pm
  • Friday and Saturday late night, between 6:00pm - 12:00am
Scope of Work

Provide leadership at all city sponsored teen program events. Assist in sports, music, arts and environmental program development for youth in middle and high school, up to 18 years old. Must have the ability to work late afternoon, evening and/or weekends 10-20 hours per week.

Job description and application


Extra Help - Youth Outreach Leader

This year-round position will be posted until September 20, 2020
First review of applications on August 31st

There are 4 positions available, applicants must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school level classes

Youth Outreach Leadership and Opportunities (YOLO) proposes a different approach to reach the youth in our community and connect them to services and programs - work with youth to connect with youth. 

This program aims to reach youth through the community connections of other youth. This will be accomplished in two ways, by providing youth employment through a program called Youth Outreach Leadership and Opportunities (YOLO), and by providing direct access to needed services based on youth input and community need. YOLO is a job-skill and leadership development program as well as a youth outreach program.

The Youth Outreach Leaders (YOLs) will provide information and support to help youth access programs and services in their community. The Youth Outreach Leaders will have the opportunity to outreach to their peers to assess the needed resources in their community and gain experience and knowledge on how to market and run youth programming. The YOL team will work closely together to design and lead events throughout the year. This position will work 6-8 hours a week and is required to attend a weekly meeting and trainings throughout the year.

Job description and application.


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Online: Story time with Miss Laurie and Baby Story time with Miss Laurie

A smiling woman in a red blouse and long
brown hair holds a gray hand puppet with
stand up ears and a toothy grin wearing a
maroon drape. Miss Laurie holds virtual
story hours for young families.


Laurie Field has been the Children's Librarian at the Shoreline Library for 20 years.

Now she brings her story times online with sessions for families with babies and with toddlers.

Online: Story Time with Miss Laurie
Ages 2 to 5, families welcome.

Wednesday, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10am

We can’t meet in person for now, but we can still enjoy stories, songs and rhymes online. Get ready to move and sing along!

Please register separately for each Story Time on our KCLS web page. Register as one attendee for the household. You will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to join the live 10am Story Time by 8am on Wednesday morning. You do not need a Zoom account or app to join, just the link. A new link will be sent each week.


Online: Baby Story Time with Miss Laurie
Newborn to 24 months with caregiver.

Wednesday, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11am

Get comfortable with your baby and your laptop (or another device) and get ready to connect! We will enjoy a short program of songs, rhymes and a story. Napping babies are welcome!

Please register separately for each Story Time on our KCLS web page. Register as one attendee for the household. You will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to join the live 11am Story Time by 8am on Wednesday morning. You do not need a Zoom account or app to join, just the link. A new link will be sent each week.

Registration: Story time / Baby story time with Miss Laurie




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Register early for 8/26 Tele Café to get supplies for paper art class

Paper art by Kathy Brower
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center hosts a weekly Tele Café, providing an opportunity for residents to participate gain insight into a variety of topics. 

These sessions are free and open to everyone. So grab a cup of tea or a glass of wine and join us

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 longtime Shoreline resident, paper and greeting card artist Kathy Brower comes to the café to share original and delightful creations made of everyday paper items found in one’s home.

Register with the center in advance and receive a packet containing supplies to construct two cards with Kathy during this fun session. 

Paper art by Kathy Brower
She will also give you ideas for more cards and other paper projects. No need to be really “creative or craft experienced’ to participate. Any skill level can accomplish the planned project. 

Prepared packets are available for each participant and will be provided upon registration. Class is limited to 15 guests so don’t delay in registering.

Register by calling 206-365-1536. 

Then watch for our listing of September sessions!




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Case updates August 19, 2020

Case numbers in King county continue to go down - slowly.  The average of daily cases is 140.
We are now down to where we were on April 11 when cases were dropping - or around the
end of June when case numbers were rising again. 


Case updates August 19, 2020

United States
  • cases 5,506,929 including 46,500 new cases in the past 24 hours
  • deaths 172,416 including 1,404  new deaths in the past 24 hours
  • cases 69,389 includes 700 new within 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 6,400 includes 12 new within 24 hours
  • deaths 1,837 includes 15 reported within 24 hours
King county
  • tested 330,224 - 2776 reported in previous 24 hours
  • cases 18,313 - 183 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,132 - 2 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 703 - 6 in previous 24 hours
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • tested 9,109 - 65 new in previous 24 hours
  • cases 543 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 103 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 60 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • ested 1,937 - 8 in previous 24 hours
  • cases 51 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 0 - 0 new



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Snapdragons

Thursday, August 20, 2020

 

Photo by Jan Hansen


Relatively sure these are snapdragons. Practically the only beloved flower from my youth which is still socially acceptable and doesn't cause all those wonderful people cleaning up our parks and wild spaces want to run over and root it out of the ground.

Don't know what I'm talking about? (Morning glory, dandelions, Queen Anne's Lace, red and white clover, English ivy, Scotch broom...)

--DKH


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Case updates August 18, 2020; mental health resources


Washington Listens: Many people continue to suffer from the daily burdens of living through this pandemic. 

Washington Listens is a program to support anyone in Washington experiencing stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic or any of the events that have occurred because of it. 

If you or anyone you know is having difficulties managing stress, call the Washington Listens support line at 1-833-681-0211. 

Hours are from 9am to 9pm Monday through Friday, and 9am to 6pm Saturdays and Sundays. TTY and language access services are available by using 7-1-1 or their preferred method. Resources and self-help tips are available on walistens.org.


Case updates August 18, 2020

United States
  • cases 5,460,429 including 39,318 new cases in the past 24 hours
  • deaths 171,012 including 1,172 new deaths in the past 24 hours
  • cases 68,689 includes 425 new within 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 6,388 includes 30 new within 24 hours
  • deaths 1,822 includes 13 reported within 24 hours
King county
  • tested 327,488 - 339 reported in previous 24 hours
  • cases 18,130 - 141 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,130 - 15 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 697 - 1 in previous 24 hours
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • ested 8,954 - 22 new in previous 24 hours
  • cases 543 - 2 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 103 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 60 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • ested 1,929 - 15 in previous 24 hours
  • cases 51 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 0 - 0 new



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Greater Seattle-Tacoma Domino’s® stores looking to hire 400 team members

Locally-owned stores seek part-time and full-time team members

Domino’s franchise-owned locations are looking to hire about 400 new team members across 105 stores throughout Greater Seattle-Tacoma. The positions include delivery drivers, customer service representatives, assistant managers and managers.

“Domino’s works hard to serve local communities across the country and this area is no different,” said Mike Brown, a Tacoma-area Domino’s franchise owner. 
“The increased demand for deliveries has amplified the need for additional team members. Stores across the region are continuing to provide pizza to those who are looking for a delicious, hot meal, and at times like this, staffing is critical.”


Domino’s stores throughout the area have implemented several cleanliness and sanitization precautions based on advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which include wearing a mask at all times, and increasing the sanitation of all frequently touched surfaces.

“The health and safety of our team members and customers is our No. 1 priority,” said Brown.  
“We are committed to offering the safest service possible, and that includes providing contactless delivery and carryout, as well as Domino’s Carside Delivery™ to those who prefer it.”


Domino’s stores want to make sure they’re not only providing food to people, but also delivering opportunity to those who are looking for work.

“Our hearts go out to those who have lost their jobs or face reduced hours due to the pandemic,” said Brown. 
“Domino’s is a great place to work and our stores provide a fantastic opportunity to those who show initiative and a desire to advance. Whether you’re looking for flexible hours, a part-time job a few days a week or a new career, this is the place to be.”


Those who are interested in applying for a position should visit jobs.dominos.com. To read more about what Domino’s is doing regarding COVID-19, please visit biz.dominos.com/web/media/covid-19.

About Domino’s Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. In mid-2020, Domino’s launched a brand-new way to order contactless carryout nationwide via Domino’s Carside Delivery™, which customers can choose when placing a prepaid online order.



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