Car fire Monday delays traffic on Bothell Way

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Northshore Fire responds to a car fire on Bothell Way. Photo by Dan Schmidt

A dramatic car fire Monday delayed traffic on Bothell Way for an hour. 

Police and fire responded to the flaming vehicle just before 2pm on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 170th and SR 522 / Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.

The northbound lane was closed and traffic was diverted through the Shore Drive / Beach Drive neighborhood

Just before 3pm, the scene was cleared and the busy highway was reopened.



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Photo: Poem - The North Wind Doth Blow

Photo by Jan Hansen

 

The North Wind

by Anonymous

 

The north wind doth blow,

And we shall have snow,

And what will the robin do then, Poor thing?

He’ll sit in a barn,

And keep himself warm,

And hide his head under his wing, Poor thing!




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League of Education Voters webinar Thursday: Honoring and Supporting Native Students


Indigenous peoples have had formal systems of education since time immemorial. The establishment of policies and processes which allow federally recognized tribes to grant viable high school credit for enrolled members increases sovereignty, self-determination, and is likely to increase Native student success in the public school system.

In our free webinar this Thursday, December 9 at 12:30 pm, a statewide panel of Native students, educators, and policymakers will discuss how our schools can better serve the educational needs of Native students. We will focus on how the state legislature can support Native students by allowing their tribes to grant them viable high school credits for engaging in cultural curriculum and enrichment activities.

Register here

Panelists include:

This webinar will have Spanish interpretation and live closed captioning in English available.

Moderated by League of Education Voters Director of Field and Community Engagement Eric Holzapfel.

If you are unable to join the LEVinar in real-time, please register anyway and you will be sent a link to a recording that you can watch at your convenience



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The Science of Police Work


On Tuesday evening, November 2, 2021 King County Sheriff's Office deputies in Shoreline responded to the 16000 block of Aurora Ave N to assist firefighters in their efforts to contain a car fire devouring this VW Jetta.

After the flames were extinguished, a detective with the Sheriff's Office Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) responded to determine the origin and cause. 

Investigators learned the sedan had been abandoned for several months. Witnesses said a man was seen in the Volkswagon earlier in the day. A drug pipe and other debris was found inside the car. Detectives believe the flames originated near the driver's seat.

Around 400 times each year, KCSO fire investigators respond to incidents like this throughout King County. 

Like any detectives, they are searching for evidence that will help them determine both the cause and origin of a fire. 

Fires are classified as either accident, undetermined or arson. When a crime is discovered, it is FIU detectives who prepare the cases that lead to successful felony prosecutions.

Fire investigation, we believe, is the unique intersection of science and police work.

--King County Sheriff's Office



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Shoreline Fire Toy Drive - Saturday at Fred Meyer

 
The annual Shoreline Fire Toy Drive has begun, part of the Holiday Baskets consortium which provides food and gift support to Shoreline Schools families in need of support.

Firefighters will be in front of the Shoreline Fred Meyer at 185th and Aurora on Saturday, December 11, 2021 to collect your donations of new, unwrapped toys.

They will be collecting toys for Shoreline School District families through December 16. Donations can be dropped off at any Shoreline Fire station.



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Case updates December 6, 2021

Delta variant is still the main threat
Public health officials have confirmed three cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in Puget Sound including one in King county. 

Health officials are urging every eligible person to get a booster shot, but scheduling is proving challenging.

Anecdotally, the best places seem to be pharmacies - Safeway, Rite Aid, Bartells, Ostrom's, probably Costco. 

Otherwise line up early at ICHS or get on the call back list for UW Med. The Shoreline Community College clinic and other UW Med sites are no longer taking adult walk-ins but will take age 5-12 walk ins.


COVID-19 Updates 

 

United States 

  • Total cases 49,198,746 - 190,461 new     
  • Total deaths 787,064 - 1,297 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 691,077  - 1,747 new     
  • Total hospitalizations 43,426  -  105 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 18.0%
  • Total deaths 9,460  - 24 new   

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

December 1, 2021: There is currently an issue with the WA Department of Health data system, resulting in a large number of duplicate records. Public Health Seattle King County has manually removed 1,600 duplicate case records from today’s counts of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. There may be additional duplicates reflected in today’s COVID Daily Summary Dashboard.

King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 165,076 -  311 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,851 -   -1 new    
  • Total deaths 2,115 -  2 new   
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 40,889  -  98 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,875  -   1 new    
  • Total deaths 520  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,616 - 13 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 249 -   1 new   
  • Total deaths 113 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 562 - 2 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Draw

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Intro to Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement

Intro to Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement 

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 4-5pm on Zoom

Hosted by the Education Coalition for Asian American Representation, Mercer Island High School.

In the simplest sense, Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. At the heart, Ikebana is a lifestyle that promotes a deep understanding and respect for nature. 

Join Fanny Yau, certified teacher from Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Japan, as she guides you through the history and philosophy of the Sogetsu School, followed by a short demonstration. The majority of the time will be devoted to a hands-on workshop to create your own arrangements at home. See below for a supply list.

Please register by 5pm on December 13, 2021
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/61a4fd4b4842555700e209d8

You will receive a Zoom link by email before the event. Be sure to check your spam folder. If you haven't received the Zoom link by 4pm on December 14, please contact Carrie at clbowman@kcls.org.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Island Library

For best results to follow along at home, please gather the following:

Flower Materials
  • Four stems or branches of any kind available. Length: 2 -3 feet (camellia, maple, willow, boxwood, dogwood, forsythia, cherry, plum, etc.) - bare branches and seed pods are fine
  • Three stems of single flowers (roses, mums, iris, carnation, sunflower, dahlia, tulip - whatever you have or can find, seed pods are fine)
  • Few pieces (5- 6) of greens (salal, cedar, fir, etc.)
Supplies
  • One low dish/shallow container
  • Pair of garden shears or hand pruners to cut the branches
  • 1/2 block floral foam (for fresh flower use only), soaked in water before use

Closed captioning is available for online events. Captioning is auto-generated. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request for all events. Contact the library at least seven days before the event if you need accommodation. Send your request to access@kcls.org.



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Break down brick walls with Sno-Isle Genealogy

Sno-Isle genealogy library in Lynnwood
Sno-Isle Genealogy society is offering  researchers another opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at its Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood.

To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message. Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. 

Caroll Budny is an experienced researcher who can direct your research efforts. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment. 



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Retired Shoreline Schools teacher / coach publishes third children's picture book

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Nana Posy and the Christmas concert speaks
to the emotional toll of the pandemic
Retired Shoreline School District teacher and coach Linda Rittenhouse recently published the third children's picture book in her Nana Posy series about a vivacious grandmother's interactions with the wildlife in her back yard. 

The first two books in the series, "Nana Posy's Project" and "Nana Posy and Quail Pie" were published earlier this year.

In "Nana Posy and the Christmas Concert," Nana Posy has a bad case of the holiday blues. 
Even though she has decorated, baked, and sung holiday songs in her terrible scratchy voice, she is having a hard time getting into a festive mood. 
Isolation due to the pandemic and thinking about how people will be missing their loved ones during the holiday season have taken their toll. 
Not to be a spoiler, but something might just happen to lift her spirits...this is a children's book, after all!

"Nana Posy and the Christmas Concert" deals honestly, but gently with the challenges faced by everyone around the world because of the pandemic. 

Nana Posy's style of talking to children ("I'm sorry to tell you something sad, but I always want to be honest with you.") will help kids navigate this time and show them that life can work in magical ways to bring joy even during the most difficult times.

Rittenhouse' young adult novel was inspired
by her coaching experiences
Since retiring from teaching French and Spanish and coaching softball, basketball, and track for eighteen years at Einstein Middle School, Linda has also published a young adult novel, "Fearless!" 

Set in classrooms, halls, track, and locker room, "Fearless!" is the story of 13-year-old Noah Martin's search for a place to excel among classmates who he believes have "perfect lives," his attempts to navigate the challenges of middle school, and the unlikely heroes he meets along the way.

"It was wonderful to take some of the unforgettable memories I have from teaching and coaching and turn them into a novel," says Rittenhouse. 

The dedication of "Fearless!" reads, "to the hundreds of student athletes I coached. Thank you for always being willing to try the crazy things I asked of you and for having the good sense to laugh every step of the way. I am grateful for the ways each of you enriched my life. You all have a piece of my heart forever. You know who you are."

"Fearless!" is available to borrow from the Einstein Middle School library. 

Linda's books are also available to purchase on Amazon, and she hopes they will soon be available in King County libraries. A founding member and former president of the Woodinville Friends of the Library, Linda has submitted her books for KCLS consideration.

Linda has a website for children, NanaPosy.com to give kids an opportunity to read, write, and learn about poetry. Her poetry has been published in The Lyric Magazine and in Sandcutters. Her creative non-fiction piece "Caught," inspired by trout fishing escapades of her father and his buddies during her childhood, was published in the Fall 2021 issue of Sky Island Journal, a free online literary magazine.



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Massive Health Through Housing measure approved by King County Council

The former Holiday Inn America at 13300 Aurora was
previously purchased with Health Through Housing
funds and is in operation now. Photo courtesy King County.
The King County Council has passed an implementation plan for King County’s Health through Housing program, which aims to house up to 1,600 people experiencing chronic homelessness.

Health through Housing is a regional approach to homelessness that will purchase facilities with single-occupancy units (such as hotels and nursing homes) and turn them into emergency supportive housing and permanent supportive housing.

It is funded with a 0.1% sales tax that the King County Council passed in 2020.

In 2021, Health through Housing expenditures went to purchase nine properties in Seattle, Renton, Redmond, Auburn, and Federal Way. 

King County anticipates acquiring three additional locations. The implementation plan passed on Tuesday will govern expenditures of Health through Housing dollars from 2022 to 2028.

The paramount goal of the implementation plan is the creation and ongoing operation of 1,600 units of affordable housing with related services for households in King County that are experiencing chronic homelessness or are at risk of experiencing chronic homelessness. 

In addition, it will reduce racial and ethnic disproportionality among people experiencing chronic homelessness in King County and it will create and operate a mobile behavioral health intervention.

“Health Through Housing is a game changer and an investment in making major progress toward combating our county’s homelessness crisis,” said King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles.

 “Not only does this program show our communities we are taking thoughtful and cost-effective action, but goes beyond that by providing actual housing with dignity. A kitchen, a bathroom, a quiet and safe living space — along with supportive services — are all essential to promoting safety and support for houseless individuals as they exit out of the brutal cycle of poverty.”

The plan anticipates expending $333.7 million for capital financing and site improvements, $309.5 million for emergency and permanent supportive housing operations, $67.2 million for behavioral health services outside of Health through Housing sites, $3.7 million to build capacity of agencies who represent communities disproportionately experiencing chronic homelessness, and $5.5 million for evaluation and performance measurement.

It establishes the Health through Housing Advisory Committee, which will advise the Executive and Council on Health through Housing related matters, advise DCHS on Health through Housing implementation, review performance data, and report annually on the expenditures, accomplishments, and effectiveness of Health through Housing. 

The Advisory Committee will also collaborate with program staff and providers to establish performance measures, which will be shared publicly through an online dashboard.

The Council passed the measure unanimously.



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LFP burglar in custody

From the LFP Police Department

We are pleased to announce that the suspect of the residential burglary that had occurred on November 25, 2021 (see previous article) has been arrested. He is currently in custody at the King County Adult Detention facility.

We would like to recognize Lake Forest Park Police Detective Craig Teschlog for leading the investigation and the King County Sheriff's Office for the assistance. Det. Teschlog worked tirelessly on this case since the burglary was reported to our patrol officers, and he was able to develop solid leads and collect enough evidence to charge the suspect for his crime.

We would like to remind our community that sometimes we cannot immediately share all the information we have regarding a criminal case because releasing some details can hinder the investigation. 

Our officers and detectives have many years of experience and many hours of training, and it is always our main goal to deliver policing services that enhance the security and safety of our community.



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Sound Transit night work at SR 104 / I-5 interchange through December

Through the month of December, Sound Transit’s contractor will work at night along the I-5 and the SR 104 Interchange in Shoreline to complete concrete pours for the elevated guideway for the future Lynnwood Link Extension.

Both the off-ramp to Eastbound SR 104 and the on-ramp to Eastbound SR 104 will be closed overnight Monday through Thursday through the month of December. 

The contractor has obtained a Temporary Noise Variance to complete this work. 

This work is weather-dependent and may need to be rescheduled.

Work hours are 10pm to 7am.



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Mountains to the east with flying saucers

 
Photo by David Walton

I feel a real sense of local pride that the conspiracy theory of flyer saucers comes from our very own Mt. Rainier. Scientists call these "lenticular clouds" but an alien invasion is far more fun.

This is an unusual double cloud. It looks like a collision with the lower cloud getting squashed. No doubt there will be spaceship debris all over the mountain and the government will have to shut it down.

Or JFK is flying the ship and people will gather to wait for him to land.

DKH



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Case updates December 5, 2021

Delta is still the danger
Public health officials have confirmed three cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in Washington state including one in King county. 

Health officials are urging every eligible person to get a booster shot, but scheduling is proving challenging.

Anecdotally, the best places seem to be pharmacies - Safeway, Rite Aid, Bartells, Ostrom's, probably Costco. 

Otherwise line up early at ICHS or get on the call back list for UW Med. The Shoreline Community College clinic and other UW Med sites are no longer taking adult walk-ins but will take age 5-12 walk ins.


COVID-19 Updates 

 

United States 

  • Total cases 49,002,475 - 40,105 new     
  • Total deaths 785,655 - 177 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 689,330  - 2,781 new     
  • Total hospitalizations 43,321  -  133 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 18.3%
  • Total deaths 9,436  - 23 new 

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

December 1, 2021: There is currently an issue with the WA Department of Health data system, resulting in a large number of duplicate records. Public Health Seattle King County has manually removed 1,600 duplicate case records from today’s counts of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. There may be additional duplicates reflected in today’s COVID Daily Summary Dashboard.

King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 164,765 -  598 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,851 -   23 new    
  • Total deaths 2,113 -  13 new   
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 40,791  -  212 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,874  -   6 new    
  • Total deaths 520  -   3 new  
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,603 - 12 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 248 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 113 - 1 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 560 - 5 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL


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Gloria's Insects: "But grandma! What big eyes you have," said the little honey bee

Beewolf wasp photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

 "The better to see my prey", replied the beewolf. Honey bee absconded.

--Gloria Z Nagler



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Social Services Champions: Northwest Neighbors Network

Jerry and Sandy from Northwest Neighbors Network with the NNN award
Photo courtesy NUHSA

On December 1, 2021, NUHSA (North Urban Human Services Alliance) held its annual Human Services awards, recognizing organizations and individuals doing outstanding work in our community.

Outstanding Human Services Program: Northwest Neighbors Network

Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN) is an invaluable source of support for seniors who wish to age in place in their own homes, assisting its members with tasks that have become challenging (including home maintenance, transportation and tech support) and offering critical opportunities for social connection and activity.

Through a growing cadre of vetted and trained volunteers – many of whom are members themselves – NNN has created a community network and assists its senior members in both King and Snohomish Counties. In the last year, they have more than doubled their volunteer base and their membership, creating a greater safety net for seniors desiring to stay in their community and in their homes.

They are funded by the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy.   



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City of Shoreline Zoom information sessions about Prop 1 Parks Bond on the February 8, 2022 ballot

A new park for Briarcrest is in the bond

Shoreline City Council has placed a bond measure, Shoreline Proposition 1, on the February 8, 2022, special election ballot. Approval of Proposition 1 will allow the City to make improvements to eight parks and acquire and improve new park land. 

The City would issue up to $38,500,000 in general obligation bonds to be paid back through an increase in property taxes.

This measure is identical to the measure that was on the April 27, 2021, special election ballot; however, that measure did not have enough voter participation to meet the validation requirement. 

Seventy-two percent of Shoreline voters who voted in April approved the measure, but it was 122 votes short of meeting the 40% number of votes validation requirement.

For more information on Shoreline Proposition 1, visit shorelinewa.gov/prop1.

The City will be providing factual community presentations on Proposition 1 via Zoom.  The presentation schedule is below:
  • Tuesday, December 7 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 15 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 11 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 13 at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Visit shorelinewa.gov/prop1 for the Zoom link.



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Pearl Harbor soldier memorialized at Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza

By Doug Cerretti

Today, December 7, 2021 is the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941 “A Date Which Will Live in Infamy,” became a little closer to some of us in the Shoreline, WA community.

I recently received an engraved brick order for The Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza (https://www.shorelinepost227.com/index.php?id=106) from Kathie Keil Crozier, a resident of Shoreline, for her cousin, Seaman 1st Class Ralph Henry Keil who was KIA on the USS Oklahoma December 7, 1941.

Seaman 1st Class Ralph Henry Keil
died at Pearl Harbor at the age of 20
He was 20 years old. 

His unidentified remains were buried in a mass grave at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater (https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/nmcp.asp) in Honolulu, Hawaii, along with the other 389 Oklahoma crew sailors who died that day. 

In 2015 the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (https://www.dpaa.mil) exhumed remains of the Oklahoma unknowns. 

On December 7, 2019, Ralph Henry Keil was identified by DNA analysis with samples from family members.

This past August 30th would have been his 100th birthday. 

Keil attended high school in Tacoma and Puyallup, graduating from Chimacum High School in Chimacum, WA in 1940. 

Over 80 years later, Seaman 1st Class Ralph Henry Keil will finally be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery in Tacoma.




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SKSR awards grants to local educators

Each fall Sno-King School Retirees, an organization composed of retired and active employees of the Edmonds, Northshore, and Shoreline School Districts, offers grants of up to $300 to its active members for special projects that enrich their students’ educational experience (e.g., field trips, guest speakers, materials for integrated units of study) or for materials/equipment to augment their students’ learning (e.g., noise-cancelling headphones). 

Since the grant program was started in 1998, SKSR has awarded over $104,000 to its active members in these districts.

Because of continuing social distancing restrictions, this year’s applications could not be for field trips or in-person presentations.

This year’s SKSR funded a total of $6,392 to the following grants:

EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cedar Way Elementary
  • Michelle McShane: Materials which will allow kindergarteners to practice fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination as well as social skills while working on math objectives. (kindergarten)
  • Kristi Pihl: Animal non-fiction books to engage struggling readers, enrich their science curriculum, and serve as non-fiction writing models. (1st grade)
Edmonds Heights K-12
  • Erin Zackey: Materials for “Art in Science” which combines science, writing, and art for students in first to sixth grade. (science, art, writing)
Hilltop Elementary
  • Sarah Allsop-Fine: Three sets of recommended high interest/low reading level fiction and non-fiction titles to develop an interest in reading. (5th grade)
  • Matt Grover: Multiple copies of three historical fiction titles written at different reading levels for Historical Fiction Clubs. (4th grade)
Lynndale Elementary
  • Catherine Feller: A bass and humidifiers for fifth and sixth grade students. (music)
  • Clarence Korf: Thirty-seven dyslexic-friendly books that will provide a wider range of reading material for students struggling with literacy acquisition. (library)
NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Canyon Creek Elementary
  • Annie Hall: Materials for a classroom Makerspace with the goals of strengthening problem solving and critical thinking skills as well as building persistence and enhancing collaborative work. (4th grade)
SHORELINE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Briarcrest Elementary
  • Cindy Ebisu: A class set of good quality headphones for use in a variety of classroom activities, especially literacy. (3rd grade)
  • Amy Pitts: A license for class access to IXL, a math program. (2nd grade)
Brookside Elementary
  • Sarita Benson: Two zoom presentations by author Will Taylor: one on the elements of story writing and another on the writing process. (4th grade)
Echo Lake Elementary
  • Jean Bolivar: Copies of books nominated for WA Library Awards to increase the school’s participation in choosing the winners. (library)
  • Shari Bronsther: Books to stock the school’s book vending machine in support of the schools PBIS system. (4th grade)
  • Kathryn Pihl: Books for beginning word readers. (1st grade)
  • Joe Wack: Books that feature characters that reflect the diversity in his classroom. (2nd grade)
Parkwood Elementary
  • Bethany Ibach: Materials to create Math Toolkits which support practicing math through games and activities. (1st grade)
Ridgecrest Elementary
  • Joanna Freeman: To expand the school library’s collection of books that encourage and support primary readers reading on their own. (library)
  • Monica Holdridge: Chapter books to use with reading intervention groups. (Title/LAP)
Syre Elementary
  • Jennifer Altena: Library books which offer independent reader choice for K-5 students. (library)
  • Katie Dawdy: Non-fiction to use as models in the Being a Writer curriculum. (3rd grade)
  • Amy Pleasant: Biographies highlighting the accomplishments of women and people of color. (3rd grade)
  • Marybeth Scherf: Biographies highlighting the accomplishments of women and people of color. (3rd grade)
Because of COVID-19 constraints, SKSR is not able to recognize these educators at in-person staff meetings; however, some of the schools are graciously inviting SKSR into their zoom meetings.

SKSR is proud to recognize the efforts of its active colleagues by providing these additional resources.

--Karen McElliott



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Don't panic - this is only a drill - Shoreline fire training

Monday, December 6, 2021

Shoreline fire training on a building to be demolished
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire is training at a building in the 14500 block Westminster Way through the 23rd of December. This will potentially take place from 10am - noon and 1 - 3:30pm.
 
On December 16, 20 and 21, 2021 they will be doing night drills from 4-9pm. They will not be operating saws or loud equipment past 7pm.

Pulte Homes donated the building for training.

Shoreline Fire would like to have your building for training. Want to donate for a tax write off? Information here:

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Jobs: North Sound RADAR Navigator

North Sound RADAR/Navigator program

Openings for three collaborative and organized Mental Health Professionals with outstanding communication skills to respond and provide appropriate interventions to individuals in the community, alongside law enforcement, using aspects of the North Sound’s Response, Awareness, De-escalation and Referral (RADAR) program.

What will this person do?
  • Accompany law enforcement during response to 911 calls.
  • Respond, with or without law enforcement officers, to community members in crisis to provide de-escalation, assessment, and referral to services.
  • Follow up on referrals created by law enforcement officers.
  • Collaborate with outside service providers, working as a multi-disciplinary team to bridge gaps in service and ensure continuity of care.
Mental Health Professionals are shared by the five local "North Sound" jurisdictions (Bothell, Kirkland, Kenmore, Shoreline and Lake Forest Park) and all aspects of the North Sound's Response, Awareness, De-escalation and Referral program, or RADAR; a program designed to give police access to Mental Health Professionals who can connect individuals with behavioral health needs to resources; thereby, reducing the need for police and other emergency services. 



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Flags at half-staff Monday and Tuesday

Flag Lowerings - 12/6/21 (Senator Robert Dole) and 12/7/21 (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)

The attached directives include two different flag lowerings. The first is for Monday, December 6, 2021.

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of Senator Robert Joseph Dole.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

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

The second is for Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, December 7, 2021, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

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

Please call 360-902-4118 if you have any questions about these flag lowerings.



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We have "Zoo lights" in Shoreline

The Zoo in December photo by Steven H. Robinson

Admittedly the Woodland Park Zoo Lights are spectacular but we have our own "Zoo lights" in the Ridgecrest neighborhood.

Christmas at The Zoo photo by Steven H. Robinson


Monster Zoo photo by Steven H. Robinson

During the summer, the yard at 16255 8th Ave NE features computer generated reproductions of kids' drawings of monsters.

The Zoo at Halloween photo by Patricia Hale

During Halloween, the zoo has a spectacular display.

And during December, the yard is fully decorated with a Christmas theme with the occasional monster lurking behind the shrubbery.



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Volunteer opportunities at The Oaks

The Oaks photo from Google maps

The Enhanced Shelter at The Oaks has been in operation for about 6 months. We have 60+ participants, including couples and pets, that have also been availing of our in-house case management services.

Some folks have been attending to their medical needs and are recuperating, thanks to our public health nurse on staff. A few residents set up a vegetable garden in the summer in the building courtyard with help from staff and Diggin' Shoreline volunteers. A couple of residents are participating in regular cleanups of the building surroundings. Folks are acquiring ID's, securing jobs, and two couples recently moved into housing.

If you would like to receive email newsletters from Lake City Partners, please visit https://lakecitypartners.org, scroll toward the bottom of the page until you see "Join our Mailing List". Enter your email address and click "Submit". Or, email chitra@lakecitypartners.org

Here are a few opportunities to volunteer

Companionship Hosts: This opportunity is for those interested in getting to know our residents and assisting in providing a welcoming environment. This role will consist of working in four hour shifts in the foyer of The Oaks, sitting with residents in companionship. 

Volunteers will make coffee, maintain the coffee bar and assist our Shelter Navigators with light cleaning of the space. We ask that volunteers interested in this position commit to one shift every 10 days. A consistent presence and welcoming attitude will enrich the space greatly.

Cleanup for Fall/Winter: We are inviting a group of volunteers on the outside property of The Oaks for a single or series of clean up events. Tasks will include sweeping up leaves, helping to prepare the garden for winter and beautifying the courtyard. A great opportunity for an organization or family.

Gift Making: We are requesting donations of materials to make handmade gifts as well as time assisting residents in crafting their gift. Some gift ideas include card making, painting or jewelry making. We are open to suggestions of any ideas that volunteers would like to facilitate at The Oaks.

Gift delivery assistance: For the winter holidays, many residents will want to send a gift either locally or across the country. We are requesting that volunteers sign up to help a resident (or a few!) to send their gift to a friend or family member. This will include picking up the gift, donating shipping costs and getting it in the mail.

The North King County Shelter at The Oaks is a King County housing project run by Lake City Partners. It is located in Shoreline at 16357 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA, 98133.

Contact Lake City Partners contact@lakecitypartners.org



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Birds in the marsh: Singing wren has a firm grip

Photo by Jo Simmons

Jo Simmons took these photos during summer in the Edmonds marsh.

Photo by Jo Simmons

Perched on top of a cattail, the wren grips the spike with one foot to keep its balance while singing its heart out.

 

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