Small modifications will have your garden teeming with flowers, songbirds, and wildlife

Monday, February 7, 2022

Bring birds to your garden
Photo courtesy SCC

Your garden is calling! With some small landscape modifications, you will see your yard teeming with flowers, songbirds, hummingbirds, and wildlife.

Jennifer Ramos is Chief Science Officer for Agricultural and Environmental Applied Sciences and focussing on microbes for regenerative agriculture.

Class is part of Continuing Education at Shoreline Community College and is held online. 

February 17th – March 10th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Thursdays (4), $79, Online



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Shorecrest Grad Named Minor League Baseball GM

Cloe de Vries
Photo courtesy Rapids Rafters
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters named 2017 Shorecrest graduate Chloe de Vries their fourth general manager in franchise history. De Vries rejoins the Rafters after spending three seasons with the organization. 

De Vries, 23, started her career with the Rafters in 2018 as a marketing intern and on-field emcee under current Green Bay Rockers Vice President and General Manager John Fanta’s leadership. 

“We are thrilled to have Chloe returning to the Rafters as our new general manger,” Rafters Owner Vince Fonti stated. 
“The passion and love that she has for the Rafters and the City of Wisconsin Rapids is infectious. Chloe has proven herself over the past two years with her professionalism and hard work and is ready to make this jump. I am so proud of her development and excited to see her lead the Rafters for many years.”

“I could not be more eager and honored to assume the role of general manager and follow in the footsteps of some incredible mentors,” de Vries stated. 

“During my time in Rapids, the community has been so welcoming and their enthusiasm towards the team is what makes this position so rewarding. The success of this organization is based on this community, and I can’t wait to continue to put our best product on the field in 2022.”

De Vries graduated from Chapman University in the spring of 2020 with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Broadcast Journalism. During her time at Chapman, she interned with the Los Angeles Clippers for two seasons in the Public Relations department.

De Vries served as the Seasonal Marketing Manager for the 2020 Rafters season before assuming the role of the Marketing and Public Relations Manager heading into 2021. She joined Francis and Hannah Jurgens, becoming the first female dominated front office in Northwoods League history. After the season, she left to return to her alma mater as the Assistant Sports Information Director before accepting the general manager position.



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Shorecrest High School Wrestling results and sub-regional tournaments

Shorecrest Scots team photo 2022

Story and photos by Sean Rhodes

Shorecrest High School Wrestling: Results from the Boys Wesco South, 3A Sub-Regional Tournament in Edmonds and the Girls Sub-Regional Tournament in Marysville, Saturday, February 5th.

Ten Scot wrestlers qualified for the 3A Region 3 post season tournament. 

These athletes will be traveling to Henry Foss High School in Tacoma to compete next Saturday, February 12, 2022. From there, the top four finishers at regionals will proceed to the Tacoma Dome to compete in the Washington State Championships on February 19-20, 2022.

The Washington State Championships were canceled in 2021 due to Covid-19 protocol, so this will be the first WIAA State Wrestling Championship held in the Tacoma Dome since February 2020.

Joseph Martinez 120lbs 1st Place

Shorecrest had three wrestlers make it into the championship rounds yesterday: 
  • Joseph Martinez (junior) took 1st place at 120lbs, 
  • Thomas Rhodes (senior) took 1st place at 145lbs and 
  • Peter Grimm (sophomore) took 2nd place at 160lbs.
Thomas Rhodes 145lbs 1st Place

In addition, two Shorecrest female wrestlers qualified to move on to the girls’ regional tournament in Sedro-Woolley next Saturday: Rebecca Rhodes (sophomore) won 4th place and Alesia Godsey (junior) won 6th place (1st alternate) at the girls’ district tournament at Marysville-Pilchuck High School yesterday. 

The girls' sub-regional tournament encompassed a larger district and allowed the top five finishers to move into regionals with the sixth place finisher allowed to travel with their team as an alternate. 

This was the first time in the school’s history where more than one female wrestler has competed and qualified in a sub-regional tournament.

Shammy King 132lbs 4th Place

Boys Sub-Regional Qualifiers:
  1. Micah Fergerson (Freshman) - 106lbs - 3rd Place
  2. Kaiju Fergerson (Sophomore) - 113lbs - 4th Place
  3. George Fernandez (Junior) - 113lbs - 3rd Place
  4. Joseph Martinez (Junior) - 120lbs - 1st Place
  5. Shammy King (Sophomore) - 126lbs - 4th Place
  6. Jacob Lougee (Senior) - 138lbs - 4th Place
  7. Thomas Rhodes (Senior) - 145lbs - 1st Place
  8. Max Rutledge (Junior) - 152lbs - 3rd Place
  9. Malachi Stream (Sophomore) - 160lbs - 4th Place
  10. Peter Grimm (Sophomore) - 160lbs - 2nd Place
Girls Sub-Regional Qualifiers:
  1. Rebecca Rhodes (Sophomore) - 100lbs - 4th Place
  2. Alesia Godsey (Junior) - 105lbs - 6th Place (1st alternate)


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Punxsutawney Phil is dead and everything else you need to know about Groundhog Day

How about a Wabbit?
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
CORRECTION: Punxsutawney Phil is alive and well! 


The groundhog that died was the New Jersey version, known as Milltown Mel. No one knows when he slumbered off, but it was during his hibernation phase. 

Surviving groundhogs (all marmots too) are Staten Island Chuck and Dunkirk Dave, as well as Buckeye Chuck in Ohio. RIP!


Martin Král says:

"No other animal has been found there to be as accurate in predicting the next 6 weeks. 
"So it's up to all of you to find a rodent that will step in as replacement. 
"May I suggest a squirrel, a rabbit, or a badger (not a rodent, but more authentic)?

"My timely article offers alternative celebrations. 
"Burn some candles  -  some for warding off illness, some against house fire (!), and one black one to protect during lightning storms. Pass it on!"

LICHTMESS AND GROUNDHOG DAY
By Martin Král

Ever wonder where February got its name? No, it was not from the Roman goddess Februus; that came later. The word February comes from the Roman festival of purification called Februa, during which people were ritually washed. 

February 2 also was an important day, because it came 40 days after Jesus’ birth, and when new mothers were considered clean enough to visit the Jewish temple to present their offspring for a blessing.

In Austria and Germany that day noted the start of the agrarian year and gave hired farm hands a chance to change jobs. The Catholic Church adopted this as Maria Lichtmeß (Candlemas); by custom symbolic candles were taken to church to be blessed. These would then be briefly lit at home before being stored away.

The link of lighted candle and the change to brighter days brought special meaning to seasonal change in the countryside:

"Wenn's an Lichtmeß stürmt und schneit, ist der Frühling nicht mehr weit. Ist es aber klar und hell, kommt der Lenz noch nicht so schnell."
(Transl: “If on Candlemas it’s stormy and snows, then spring is not far. If the day is clear and bright, spring takes its time to come.”)

This — and a number of other proverbs and farmers’ wisdom — have given February 2 special note for weather predictions. Add to that the observation that hibernating animals, like the badger, were once again coming out of their lairs. As the proverb goes:

“Sonnt sich der Dachs in der Lichtmeßwoche, so geht er auf vier Wochen wieder zu Loche". (Transl: If the badger enjoys the sun during Candlemas week, then he goes back into the cave for four weeks.”)

When German immigrants came to America, these traditional sayings were followed, particularly in Pennsylvania Dutch country. The badger (Dachs in German) was known there as Grunddaks or Grundsau, and so soon became Groundhog. 

Badgers being scarce there, a marmot squeaked into place as the new weather prophet, and Groundhog Day was celebrated not only in Pennsylvania but wherever these immigrant settlements chose to maintain traditions.

The German connection to Groundhog Day these days is a fuzzy one. Anti-German sentiments among Americans during the past century obscured its origins, and those rural customs of yore have joined the Farmer’s Almanac in the proverbial dustbin of antiquarian collections. 

The annual rite of dragging Punxsutawney Phil out of his subterranean domicile has become a national TV spectacle that few consider authoritative prophesy. In fact, Phil is accurate only about 35% of the time, primarily because what someone rates as an early spring is open to much personal interpretation.

Your guess is as good as mine, you’ll now say. We can rely on very accurate weather maps these day and follow the regular interpretations of climatic changes by meteorologists. But wipe out all that technological stuff and you are left with - Nature’s clues, the calendar, and some timely proverbs!

Updated: Phil says the report of his death was premature

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Gloria's Birds: Having completed the online course on Landing 101 for Ducks,

Sunday, February 6, 2022

#1 Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

#2 Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

#3 Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

#4 Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

Millard pulled off an enviably smooth touchdown.

(Male Mallard on Lake Washington, where lotsa ducks land:)

--Gloria Z Nagler



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Envirothon registration now open to high school teams

Envirothon competition for high school students
Photo courtesy Washington Conservation Districts

Washington State Envirothon is an annual environmental and natural resource competition for high school students organized by Washington Conservation Districts. 

Teams of students compete in five natural resource topic areas, engage with diverse environmental issues, and learn from natural resource professionals.

King Conservation District (KCD) is recruiting King County educators and high school students interested in participating in this year’s NW Regional competition.

The 2022 Northwest Regional Envirothon competition will be held on March 24, 2022. Registration is now open for teams.

For more information, contact Rosie McGoldrick or 206-379-5258.

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Ballots due Tuesday for King Conservation District position

Candidates for KCD Board position
Ballots are due by 8pm Tuesday for a position on the King Conservation District (KCD) Board of Supervisors.



King Conservation District is a special purpose district committed to helping people engage in stewardship and conservation of natural resources, serving over two million people in 34 cities and unincorporated King County.

KCD assists people with forestry management, streamside and shoreline restoration, farm conservation planning, and other environmental efforts. KCD is funded primarily by a per-parcel assessment fee.

The volunteer, five-member Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing KCD operations, budget, and setting policy.

King County Elections will tabulate all ballots and report all results. King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish). 

Anyone with questions about KCD Elections should contact Mark Dostal at elections@kingcd.org or call 425-773-1668.


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Ballots are due by 8pm Tuesday

Ballot drop box at 192nd and Aurora park n ride
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Don't forget to vote! Ballots can be returned to a ballot drop box until 8pm on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Mailed ballots must be postmarked by February 8. Read the fine print on the mail box to see when the last pickup time is. 

Shoreline's ballot drop boxes are located at:
  • Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street
  • Shoreline Park and Ride, 18821 Aurora Ave N
Lake Forest Park ballot drop box is located:
  • Next to City Hall in the northeast corner of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.
The ballot boxes are locked promptly at 8pm. Ballots left at the drop box or handed to an elections worker are NOT COUNTED.

Learn more about returning your ballot and find other ballot box locations HERE 

The Town of Woodway has a drop box near Town Hall at 23920 113th Pl W. The Edmonds School District has levies on the ballot.



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New probationary firefighters at Shoreline Fire

l-r: Tess Parkhouse, Aidan Noel, Clayton Feis, Ted Tanner, Will Mosman, Chris Harris

Shoreline Fire has six new probationary firefighters. They just completed 20 weeks of intense training. Their first day on shift starts Sunday, February 6, 2022.


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A Photographic Garden Tour of the Famous and not so Famous - Tuesday with the LFP Garden Club

Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia
Photo courtesy Butchart Gardens

Tuesday February 8, 2022 at 10:30am, join the Lake Forest Park Garden Club for a special members' meeting.

We usually have a member's tea in February but have not been able to do so for the last few years. We are trying to do something special for this meeting, via zoom, so grab your tea or coffee (or whatever) and join us for a presentation of many beautiful gardens around the world and locally.

The presentation will be 45min to 1 hr.  Following is more information. 

The name of the program will be:  

A PHOTOGRAPHIC GARDEN TOUR of the Famous and not so Famous by Darrell Gulin

Some of the Gardens that we will visit photographically are:
  • Butchart Gardens B.C.
  • Keukenhof of Holland
  • Moet's Garden France
  • East Coast Gardens and the likes of Longwood, Chanticleer, Calloway, Magnolia Plantation, and Savannah
  • Hawaiian Gardens
  • Pacific Northwest including Darrell's garden  
If you would like to join in for some great photos on this winter day contact janronzu@comcast.net for the zoom numbers and the password.



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Low cost dental care at UW School of Dentistry

Photo courtesy UW Dental Clinic
Low cost dental care at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. 

The clinic was previously located at Shoreline Community College. It is now located at the UW, with a brand new clinic facility.

First appointment is free of cost and takes about 90 minutes. It includes a screening for cavities, gum disease and oral cancer.

From there, we can refer to both urgent care and maintenance care, depending on patient needs.

We are easy to access by light rail and car/van about 15 minute drive from Shoreline. Covered parking is available.

For appointments, patients can contact our Patient Coordinator Glenda at 206-546-4711


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House passes AG Ferguson, Rep. Simmons bill to ensure that 4 million Washingtonians get help with their hospital bills

Bob Ferguson, WA State Attorney General
OLYMPIA — The Washington state House has passed Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s bill to increase access to affordable health care for millions of Washingtonians by a bipartisan 63-33 vote. 

The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Ferguson is working with prime sponsor Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, and Reps. Eileen Cody, D-Seattle, and Nicole Macri, D-Seattle, on the bill, HB 1616

The bill more than doubles the number of Washingtonians eligible for financial assistance with their out-of-pocket health care costs at hospitals to about 4 million — an increase of 2.2 million Washingtonians over current law.

“Too many Washingtonians are just one hospital bill away from financial crisis,” Ferguson said. 
“Under current law, a single parent working two minimum wage jobs at 50 hours per week is not eligible for financial assistance at Washington hospitals — that’s not right and it needs to change. This bill ensures that help is there for those who need it.”

Rep. Simmons said. “It will guarantee that a trip to the emergency room will not result in families losing their home or not being able to put food on the table. Washingtonians deserve access to essential care without having to worry if they will be bankrupted by a trip to the hospital.”

Nationwide, about two-thirds of individuals who file for bankruptcy cite medical issues as a key contributor, and more than half of collection items on credit reports are for medical debts.

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Case updates February 4, 2022

COVID-19 Updates - 
increases are reported in 7 or 14 day periods 

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 76,246,964
  • Cases in past 7 days - 2,191,820
  • Total deaths 898,216

Washington State

  • Wednesday, February 4, 2022: Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, Department of Health is experiencing substantial slowdowns in our data systems


King county

Level of Community Transmission is 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

  • Total confirmed cases - 330,759
  • Cases in past 7 days - 13,263 
  • Total hospitalizations - 10,951
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 309  
  • Total deaths - 2,399
  • Deaths in past 14 days - 89  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases - 89,053 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 3,668   
  • Total hospitalizations - 2,383
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 81    
  • Total deaths - 568
  • Deaths in 14 days - 22     
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases - 7,625 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 443    
  • Total hospitalizations - 291    
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 5
  • Total deaths - 123
  • Deaths in 14 days - 3 
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases - 1,342   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 64 
  • Total hospitalizations - 31    
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 1
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 
  • Deaths in 14 days - 0
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Hillwood neighborhood artist Paul Lewing is featured artist for February at Red Sky Gallery in Lake Forest Park

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Acrylic painting by Paul Lewing at Red Sky Gallery
Hillwood neighborhood artist Paul Lewing will be showing his acrylic paintings of landscapes, birds and trees at Red Sky Gallery in Lake Forest Park Town Center for the month of February. 

The opening will be Saturday February 5, 2022 from 4 to 7pm, open to the public, with refreshments. 

Acrylic painting by Paul Lewing at Red Sky Gallery
The gallery is located on the upper level of Town Center, near Third Place Books. Call 425-301-6962 for more details.

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Local residents earn placement on Gonzaga University's President's List

Gonzaga University
SPOKANE, WA (February 4, 2022) - The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President's List for fall semester 2021. 

Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Seattle, WA
  • Gracyn Brunette
  • Jonathan Hayes
Shoreline, WA
  • Julia Brajcich
  • Preston Ernst
  • Tessa Foley
  • Chloe Giles
  • Isabella Haupt
  • Bella Mertel
  • Kathleen Newman
  • Eleanor Reid
  • Maxine Andrea Reyes
  • Sophia Rice
  • Jessica Wymer

Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Situated along the Spokane River near downtown Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga is routinely recognized among the West's best comprehensive regional universities. Gonzaga offers over 75 fields of study, 24 master's degrees, four doctoral degrees in one college and six schools.


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Local Residents named to Dean's List at Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University
SPOKANE, WA (February 4, 2022) - The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean's List for fall semester 2021. 

Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Lake Forest Park, WA
  • Hannah Cote
  • Hannah Dang
  • Garrison Pinkley
  • Lillian Visser

Seattle, WA
  • Sean Essad
  • Olivia Hammond
  • Keegan Hilt
  • Anna Huycke
  • Theadora Skokan
  • Rolfe Zeisner

Shoreline, WA
  • Jaden Batara
  • Stella Beemer
  • Hailey Belfie
  • Haley Cavanaugh
  • Emily McDowell
  • Ava Olels

Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Situated along the Spokane River near downtown Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga is routinely recognized among the West's best comprehensive regional universities. Gonzaga offers over 75 fields of study, 24 master's degrees, four doctoral degrees in one college and six schools.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Quitting


 Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE




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Letter to the Editor: Enthusiastic support for the School District Replacement levies

To the Editor:

We want to share our enthusiastic support for the Shoreline School District Replacement Levies. 

Our family relocated to Shoreline because of the community’s strong support for education and we remain grateful for the generosity of voters in helping to make Shoreline one of the best school districts in the state.

Our boys have all benefited from the remarkable investments the community has made in education:
 
  • Our eldest, a senior at Shorewood, has benefited as a highly capable student and as a member of the band and tennis team.
  • Our middle enjoys athletics at Einstein and will be among the first to graduate from the new middle school.
  • Our youngest is enjoying his first-year learning percussion. He’s a voracious reader that found his love of books at the school library.

And of course, all of them benefited from the technology investments during the pandemic.

While it is disappointing that after the McCleary decision we still need levies, it’s important to note that the services these levies support are beyond the definition of “basic education” and therefore not funded by the state. While we’re grateful for the increased funding levels due to McCleary, we’re still dependent on voters to support things like special education, highly capable programs, nurses, librarians, music, drama, building maintenance, and technology. Whether they should be funded by the government is irrelevant – our students require us to step in to fill that gap.

These are extraordinary times for our teachers, staff, and administrators. Please join us in demonstrating support for education in Shoreline. World-class education is the community value that makes Shoreline a special place to live. More than ever, we need to demonstrate that support to ensure the future of our children.

Please join us in voting YES for Shoreline Schools!

Leslie and Keith Boyd
Shoreline   


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Lake Forest Park International Day of Action Saturday: No War with Russia!


Join CODEPINK and co-hosts Lake Forest Park for Peace, et al. across the world as we demand no war with Russia.

Following the Biden administration’s announcement that 3,000 U.S. troops are being moved to Eastern Europe, protestors are taking to the streets across the world to raise the alarm about the dangers of a U.S.-Russia war and call for de-escalation and diplomacy.

CODEPINK and other anti-war organizations called for the global day of protest because the only sane course of actions the U.S. can take is a commitment to diplomacy with serious negotiations, not military escalation – which could easily spiral out of control to the point of pushing the world to the precipice of nuclear war.

Please bring your sign, join with others across the globe, and stand for peace!

Saturday February 5, 2022 at 11am - 12pm
Corner of Bothell Way NE (SR 522) and Ballinger Way NE (SR 104)
Lake Forest Park 98155

For more information: Rodney Brunelle at 425-485-7030 or rodney.brunelle@gmail.com; or Glen Milner at 206-979-8319 or gk_milner@comcast.net.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker II

City of Shoreline 
Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker II

CLOSING DATE: Continuous until filled

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

Selection process: This position will remain open until sufficient qualified applicants are received. To ensure first consideration, please be sure to submit your online application by February 17, 2022.

Depending of candidates' qualifications, they may be hired as Maintenance Worker Level I or Level II. Selected candidates will be subject to virtual interviews. In addition, they may be subject to work-related skills assessments on site.

Schedule:
This position is on a regular 40-hour weekly schedule with regularly scheduled after hour and weekend rotating standby work assignments.

Note:
Job offer to the most successful candidate is contingent upon verification of driving history and a successful passing of a state/federal pre-employment background check.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: A candidate selected and offered the job must be fully vaccinated and demonstrate proof of vaccination against Covid-19. (Per City policy, a person is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if two weeks have passed since they received all doses of a vaccine as prescribed by the FDA, CDC, and/or the Washington State Health Officer, including a booster shot based on availability and eligibility.) A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here.

This job is represented by Local Union No.763. First consideration will be given to internal Local 763 members who express written interest in this job to Human Resources during the first 5-day period of this posting notice.

DEFINITION
To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, installation, inspection and construction of wastewater collection facilities, including sewage lift (pump) stations, grinder pumps, pressure and gravity-flow pipelines, manholes, emergency power generators, buildings, grounds and light vehicle maintenance; to assure the safety of vehicle and pedestrian traffic; to utilize the City’s asset management system; and to operate a variety of heavy and light vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and power tools.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full journey level class within the Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker series. Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker II’s perform skilled and specialized wastewater inspection, maintenance, operations, repairs and construction duties; operate eductor combination high velocity water/vacuum sewer cleaning equipment, closed-circuit TV equipment, portable generators, rodding machines, pickup and dump trucks and other specialized equipment as required; may serve as lead worker to Maintenance Worker I’s, part-time, and seasonal employees as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work team. The Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker II is distinguished from the Wastewater Utility Maintenance I by the possession of a commercial endorsement on the driver’s license and by more wastewater maintenance and repair work experience.

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Students can now apply for STEM scholarships - one deadline is Sunday February 6

Photo by RUT MIIT on Unsplash.com
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship applications are now open for 2- and 4- year STEM degrees (STEM refers to science, technology, engineering or math).

The Career and Technical Scholarship, which closes on Sunday February. 6, 2022 provides $1,500 per quarter and is aimed at those pursuing an eligible associate degree, certificate, or apprenticeship in a trade, STEM or health care field. 

Learn more about this two-year scholarship opportunity.

The Baccalaureate Scholarship provides up to $22,500 in financial aid for those pursuing a bachelor’s degree in eligible high-demand STEM and health care fields. Deadline for this scholarship is March 2. 

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Jobs: City of Shoreline Camp Director

Friday, February 4, 2022

City of Shoreline
Extra Help – Camp Director

CLOSING DATE: 2/22/22 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

We are seeking two (2) Camp Directors for our School's Out program and Camp Shoreline summer program who can work during all the listed program dates. Program locations include: Spartan Recreation Center and Echo Lake Elementary School.

These are seasonal and non-benefited 40 hour a week positions:
  • Monday - Friday
  • 8 hour shifts, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Paid camp director training will be scheduled an average of 4 hours a month during March, April, May and June

Scope of Work
Provide staff/volunteer supervision and leadership at City of Shoreline sponsored preschool-school aged Camps taking place during Shoreline School District breaks, including summer. Act as lead for entire camp and work with one or more camp leaders to plan activities and lead participants in a variety of activities, including visual and performing arts, sports, creative movement, team and individual games and special events. 

Position will work a maximum of 40 hours each week during summer camp with planning hours, as needed, prior to camps as well as have the option of working camps throughout the school year.

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Jobs: City of Shoreline Extra Help – Assistant Camp Director

City of Shoreline
Extra Help – Assistant Camp Director

CLOSING DATE: 2/22/22 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

We are seeking five (5) Assistant Camp Directors for our Camp Shoreline summer program who can work during all the listed program dates. Assistant Camp Director positions include: Echo Lake (1 position), Lil' Playground Pals (2 positions), Sport (1 position) and Activity (1 position). In addition, future hours may be available during School's Out Programs, dates listed below.

These are seasonal and non-benefited 40 hour a week positions:
  • Monday - Friday
  • 8 hour shifts, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Program locations include: Spartan Recreation Center and Echo Lake Elementary School.
  • Paid assistant camp director training will be scheduled an average of 4 hours a month during March, April, May and June. In June there will also be a 6 - 8 hour onsite training.

Camp programs will be adjusted to match the most current Covid-19 safety recommendations adopted by the City. Masks are expected to be worn indoors as well as outdoors and during any and all activities.

Scope of Work
  • Echo Lake: Provide staff/volunteer supervision and leadership at Camp Shoreline Summer Camp at Echo Lake Elementary School for youth ages 5-11. Assist site director and work with one or more camp leaders to plan and lead participants in a variety of activities including but are not limited to visual and performing arts, sports, creative movement, team and individual games and sports.
  • Lil’ Playground Pals- This position will plan and oversee Camp Shoreline’s preschool program. The assistant director and camp counselors will led campers aged 5-6 in a variety of age appropriate games, sports, art projects, and much more.
  • Sport- This position is responsible for creating and implementing a sport based camp curriculum and will work with camp leaders to guide participants in a variety of sports and sport-based activities. Some sports including but are not limited to basketball, soccer, dodgeball, track and field, racket sports, flag football.
  • Activity- This position is responsible for planning and implementing creative and engaging activities each day of camp for a classroom of 40 children ages 7-11. Activities include, but are not limited to, arts and crafts, nature and science exploration, cooking and performance arts.
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Jobs: City of Shoreline Extra Help - Day Camp Leader (Outdoor Camp)

City of Shoreline
Extra Help - Day Camp Leader (Outdoor Camp)

CLOSING DATE: 3/7/22 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

Salary: $15.00 hourly; $17.00 hourly for candidates with additional language skills

We are seeking four (4) Day Camp Leaders for our Camp Shoreline Outdoor Camp summer program who can work during the listed program dates. Additional hours may be available for Day Camp Leaders to work during the School's Out program, dates listed below as well.

These are seasonal and non-benefited positions, both 40-hour and 20-hour positions are available:
  • Monday - Friday
  • 4 hour to 8 hour shifts, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Program locations include: Shoreline Parks
  • A paid training for day camp leaders will be scheduled for an average of 4 hours a month in March, April, May and June. In June there will also be a 6 - 8 hour onsite training.
First review of applications: Monday, March 7th

Camp programs will be adjusted to match the most current Covid-19 safety recommendations adopted by the City. Currently, masks are expected to be worn indoors as well as outdoors and during any and all activities.

Scope of Work:
Provide direct instruction, leadership and supervision at Camp Shoreline Summer Camp - Outdoor Camp. This camp is for campers aged 10-12 and takes place outdoors in Shoreline Parks. Campers spend their days learning various outdoor skills, playing sports, group games, and participating in art/craft based activities. We will be hiring both 40 hour and 20 hour per week positions for this camp.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in Spanish, Amharic, or Tigrinya is desirable, but not required.

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Politics by Evan Smith: State Sen. Salomon lists six priorities for 2022 legislative session

Sen. Jesse Salomon D-32
By Evan Smith

State Sen. Jesse Salomon has listed six priorities for the 2022 legislative session that started in January and ends in March.

With the 2022 legislative session less than a month underway, I have several priority bills working their way through the Legislature.

Senate Bill 5919 would fix some of the changes we made to police accountability bills that seem to have gone a bit too far,” he said a few days ago. 

“I want to maintain momentum on reforms but make sure police can carry out their job duties. This bill restores the standard for vehicle pursuits and provides definitions to numerous terms to ensure consistency in laws governing the use of physical force.

SB 5677 would improve on existing reforms by addressing the needs of the police chiefs and sheriffs who are faithfully trying to implement them. This bill would close a loophole through which police officers who are disciplined by their supervisors for dishonesty or excessive force hire lawyers to overturn that discipline through arbitration. 

"Studies show discipline is lessened or overturned in about half of matters that go to arbitration, exploiting a loophole to defeat accountability measures imposed by sheriffs and chiefs. This bill would increase accountability by mandating consistent practices for complaints, investigations, discipline and disciplinary appeals in cases of serious misconduct.

SB 5667 would crack down on false proof of a COVID-19 vaccination during what has emerged as the most serious public health crisis of our lifetime. People should be able to enter a store, restaurant or other establishment that claims to require vaccinations with the confidence that they won’t be exposed to someone who is unvaccinated but has presented to fake card to gain entry. This bill would make it a CRIME to sell or offer false documentation of a vaccination.

SB 5660 would adopt policy similar to the Oregon voter initiative that allows the regulated use of psychedelic mushrooms in therapeutic settings to help people struggling with depression, anxiety or addiction. Recent FDA studies show great promise with this, and my bill would mimic the Oregon initiative while incorporating changes to improve implementation.

SB 5885 would protect shorelines and critical fish habitat by requiring the Department of Ecology to survey Puget Sound shorelines, identify unpermitted development, and require marine replacement projects to meet the same standards as required for new structures. This bill builds on legislation I sponsored and passed last year requiring any replacement of residential shoreline armoring to employ techniques that have the least impact on marine life.

In addition:

“Last year the State Supreme Court invalidated the criminal penalties prohibiting illegal drug possession. Last session we addressed this void left by the ruling by making a third offense of possession of controlled substances a simple misdemeanor while recommending offenders go to a treatment program the first two times they are caught. 

"Currently there is just too little follow-up for these referrals. This session I will introduce a measure to restore accountability for public drug use while at the same time using treatment more comprehensively than we have in the past.

“It’s imperative we stop water pollution from 6PPD — a chemical used in rubber tires that is toxic to fish. While we spend millions to improve fish passage in culverts, this toxic tire dust ends up killing salmon in the very waterways we are trying to restore. I am investigating inexpensive ways to remove polluted water runoff from streets by, for example, filtering it through abundant compost material.”

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com



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LFP Planning Commission begins review of potential changes to City’s Sign Regulations

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At its Tuesday February 8, 2022 meeting, which begins at 7:00pm, the Planning Commission will begin review of potential changes to the City’s sign regulations. 

The Commission is working with the City Attorney to understand and make recommendations to the City Council on changes that are necessary to bring the City’s signage regulations into compliance with federal case law regarding free speech.

Most sections of the City’s existing sign regulations regulate content (or speech), meaning that you have to read a sign to determine how it will be regulated. Those sections must be amended or replaced with language that addresses the physical characteristics instead of the content of the sign. 

For example, there is currently a definition in the sign code for ‘Celebration signs.’ It is defined by the kinds of words that would appear in the sign (‘celebration of business anniversaries or announcing major sales’). 

That definition needs to be replaced with more generic ones such as ‘portable sign’ or ‘temporary sign,’ both of which are included as proposed amendments that the Commission will review on February 8.

If you own or run a business in Lake Forest Park, this could be of particular interest to you. 

The Commission hopes you will take some time to review the information and draft changes found at the link below and join the Zoom meeting and share your opinion. Instructions for joining the meeting are included on the second page of the agenda which is the first item in the packet found at this link.

https://www.cityoflfp.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=2289



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Gloria's Birds: I wasn't ready yet, photog! Now stop snapping and give me a minute...

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

(Dark-eyed Juncos take portraiture quite seriously...)

--Gloria Z Nagler



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DECA recognizes King's High School chapter for outstanding school-based enterprise

Weston Campbell, left, and Miller Mann are 11th grade students at King's

A school-based enterprise managed by two DECA students at King’s High School has been awarded with “Gold Level” certification and will be recognized at DECA’s upcoming International Career Development Conference in Atlanta.

School-based enterprises, or “SBE’s”, are entrepreneurial operations managed and operated by students as hands-on learning laboratories that integrate marketing, finance, hospitality and management under the direction of DECA chapter advisors. 

For their SBE, King’s High School students Miller Mann and Weston Campbell submitted a comprehensive presentation on The Market, an on-campus retail outlet.

Stated one of the DECA judges in response to Miller’s and Weston’s presentation: “I just had the pleasure of judging the SBE submission on The Market... WOW. Very impressed with how these kids adapted, stayed flexible, enhanced their vision and kept the focus positive while they faced numerous challenges. A wonderful story, and one that was presented beautifully.”

King’s H.S. DECA Chapter Advisor Marian Morris added: 

“I am so impressed with the perseverance and tenacity of Miller and Weston. This year has been one challenge after another, and these two young men have met each challenge with a positive attitude. Their problem-solving skills and creativity are reflected in The Market’s success this year.”

By way of their Gold Level certification, Mann and Campbell are pre-qualified for DECA’s international competition, which will be held in Atlanta April 23-27, 2022. Other King’s H.S. DECA students will have an opportunity to qualify at the upcoming state competition in Bellevue March 3-5.

Established in 1950, King’s Schools provides an exemplary Christian education that serves the needs of students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. King’s serves students from preschool through grade 12 on a 56-acre campus in Shoreline and is part of the CRISTA Ministries Family, joined by CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living and World Concern.



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ESL classes available at the Senior Center

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is offering a weekly English as a Second Language class. 

This is an informal one-hour class for those who’d like to improve their ESL skills, and is offered free of charge. 

Teachers Tessa and Doug Machle have many years of experience and make class sessions fun and varied. 

Focus is on conversation and listening skills, with vocabulary and grammar as needed. 

All levels of ESL are welcome! 

The class is held every Tuesday morning at the Senior Center, from 10 - 11am. All participants are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted (proof of vaccination must be provided). 

We wear masks and keep a safe distance during all class sessions. 

If you are interested, or know someone who might want to give this a try, please contact the Center at 206-365-1537 for more information, and to register.



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Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Ride presented by Alaska Airlines

Photo by MJ Heller
Bicyclists - time to sign up and start training for the Seattle to Portland (STP) bicycle ride. 

It will be held in person this year from Saturday, July 16, 2022 - 5:00am to Sunday, July 17, 2022 - 7:00pm.

Vaccination proof is required for all participants.

The full ride is two days, 200 miles, through both rural and urban environments. There is a one-day option.

Information and sign up here



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SR 104, I-5 ramps to close overnight for light rail work next week


The eastbound State Route 104 on-ramps to northbound I-5 will close from 8pm to 4:30am nightly Monday, February 7 through the morning of Friday, February 11, 2022.

The northbound I-5 off-ramps to westbound State Route 104 will close from 9pm to 4am nightly Monday, February 7 through the morning of Friday, February 11, 2022.

Sound Transit contractor crews will continue work on the Lynnwood Light Rail extension during the closures.



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