Letter to the Editor: Many thanks to Shoreline Area News readers

Sunday, January 8, 2023


To the Editor:

Many thanks to Shoreline Area News readers who saw our need and responded. (See previous article). We are so very grateful for your donations. Through your generosity,  we raised enough funds to outfit 7 people with all they need to get off the street and be comfortable in a tent.

We are amazed and awed by the generosity of Shoreline Area News readers.  Saying thank you sounds too simple and and doesn't convey the depth of our gratitude  but thanks is all we can offer. 

Camp United We Stand thanks you.

Please visit our website:

imagine ~One ~Race ~Human
Beverly Hawkins  Board President



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Dean's Honor Roll at Southwestern College for Fall 2022

WINFIELD, Kan. (January 6, 2023) - Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean's Honor Roll for the fall 2022 semester. 

Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor.

Students on the list include:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Seattle, WA 98125

Gannon Dow

Southwestern College is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas.



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UW-Madison announces Fall Dean's List

MADISON, Wis (January 5, 2023) - The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year.

Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. 

Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Most call the honor "dean's list", but some grant the "Dean's Honor List" and "Dean's High Honor List."

Three local students are on the list.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE, AWARD

Seattle, WA 98125
  • Ava Allard, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List
  • Tzyy-Hsien Young, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List
  • Ian Zhou, College of Engineering, Dean's Honor List


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Climate Action Shoreline: Ending war is a climate issue

Hiroshima to Hope Festival at Greenlake
August 2022 Photo by Diane Lobaugh
By Diane Lobaugh

One of the biggest threats to life on our planet is war. Ending war is an important part of Climate Action yet is a difficult topic to look at and talk about.

War kills and hurts people and causes enormous damage to the environment, the eco-systems and other species. 

Building, transporting, and using weapons, emits huge amounts of fossil fuels, destroys infrastructure, food production, homes, hospitals, entire communities. 

Pollution from war contaminates bodies of water, soil, and air, making areas unsafe for people to inhabit.

Communities in the U.S. like Shoreline study and report on what causes the most emissions, and how we can use less fossil fuels. 

The U.S. military data is not included in these reports. Yet the U.S. Department of Defense is the largest institutional consumer of fossil fuels in the world and a key contributor to climate change. 

Every year, our armed forces consume millions of barrels of oil to power ships, vehicles, aircraft and ground operations. That is a LOT of fossil fuel! 

The 2022 UN report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has very little information about the effects of the military sector on climate. Emissions from armed forces, military bases and military equipment cause considerable environmental harm around the globe but were excluded from climate treaties such as the UN Paris Agreement 2015.

Olympic Rainforest
Photo by Diane Lobaugh
What can we do as climate activists living in the U.S.?

  • Tell our stories. Every one of us has a story about the impact of war on our lives, on our generation, in our families and on our ancestors. The hurts of war can make it hard to be hopeful, to stay connected to others and to trust each other.
  • Climate Action. We can make ending war part of every climate action plan, locally, in our state and country.
  • Learn about U.S. military bases, their environmental impact and use of fossil fuels.
  • Learn about U.S. arms sales, the building/selling of arms, internally and worldwide. This is a huge, billion-dollar business. From a climate perspective, massive resources are extracted from the earth to build weapons, then they cause massive destruction when used, and then more are needed.
  • Say NO to building more nuclear weapons. Nuclear war is a threat to our planet and humanity. There is a UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons that we can learn about and encourage our country to sign.
  • Support universal demilitarization. Military budgets and personnel could be used to help the transition to a sustainable, renewable, clean-energy future.
  • Add your ideas.
Our local, national and world communities are in this together. What we do, and where we put our efforts, matters. For the future of humanity, the earth, islands, and ocean, we can end war and live in peace.

I hope to see you in the neighborhood.

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Past Shoreline Area News articles based on the pamphlet from Climate Action Shoreline: Start Over Every Sunday, Fossil Fuel Free Friday, Supportive Saturday, What is Climate? and Thinking about our World Community. Climate Action Shoreline



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LFP Rotary honors Robin Roat

Robin Roat recognized for contribution to Rotary Foundation.
Photo courtesy LFP Rotary

Membership Chair Charles "Kim" Anderson presented our illustrious Robin Roat with her 7th pin - Seventh! - a ruby - "I like gems!" she said, - for her recent 1K contribution to the Rotary Foundation. 

These funds will be multiplied in aid to a lot of unnamed people in need through the many causes that Rotary supports. 



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Shorecrest Athletics pays its respects to the memory of Dori Monson

Coach Dori Monson (center) and the 2015-16 2A State Champion Shorecrest team
Photo courtesy Shorecrest Athletics

From Shorecrest Athletic Director Alan Bruns:

Shorecrest High School would like to pay its respects to the memory of Dori Monson (1961-2022).  Dori was our girls varsity basketball coach for 7 seasons -- from 2010-2017 -- during which time his teams won 105 games.

Most notably the 2015-16 team was crowned as the 2A State Champion -- the first and only such feat in program history. 

We will always appreciate Coach Monson's love for teaching the game of basketball.



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Jobs: WSDOT Project Delivery Environmental Specialist – Transportation Planning Specialist 3

Saturday, January 7, 2023

WSDOT
Project Delivery Environmental Specialist – Transportation Planning Specialist 3
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$68,027 - $88,351 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 3 to serve as the Project Delivery Environmental Specialist in Shoreline, WA. 

This is a project delivery focused position that supports WSDOT's mission and Northwest Region by serving as an interdisciplinary technical and regulatory specialist that primarily plans and conducts advanced transportation studies related to biological and aquatic resources, and supports design, construction, and post-construction efforts to meet regulatory requirements, and serves as the environmental representative for projects to support scoping, design, construction, and post-construction efforts to meet the environmental documentation and permitting requirements of NEPA, SEPA, ESA, MBTA, Clean Water Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection, and others as applicable.

Job description and application



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ICHS’ Trailblazing Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner program open for applications

2021-2022 Class of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners stand with program managers in front of the ICHS International District Medical and Dental Clinic. L-R: Manaye Utaile, Megan Wilbert ARNP Residency Director, Jenifer Reyes, Lingshan Chen, Thuy-Chau Le, Michelle Tran, Atalaya Ombati, and Scott Sato, ARNP Deputy Director.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) has opened online applications for the 2023-2024 ICHS Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Residency program. Candidates interested in community health care and passionate about shaping the landscape of health equity should apply on ICHS’ website before February 17, 2023.

Founded in 2014, the residency’s mission is to educate and retain well-rounded, highly autonomous, effective, and culturally-competent family nurse practitioners. The residency was the first to be accredited in the U.S.

The residency is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. A five-part curriculum, delivered from top-notch clinicians and educators includes: a ramp up schedule, continual education with weekly didactics, and exposure to clinical specialties.

Four residency positions are available. Residents commit to 13 months of employment at ICHS from September 11, 2023 through October 12, 2024.

“The residency was a very humbling experience. It's humbling because the more we learn from each other and from our preceptors, the more I feel like I should continue to learn… I realize how much of an impact I can make as a primary care provider in a community health center like ICHS.” — Jennifer Reyes, 2021-2022 cohort resident

“Both humbling and also rewarding”

It is a common refrain that not everything can be taught in a classroom. That is certainly true for clinicians providing holistic care to diverse populations. The ICHS residency’s strength is in the combination of intensive hands-on learning and a strong support system, which can provide invaluable professional development opportunities for residents.

“I would definitely do it again,” said Chau-Le, ARNP, 2021-2022 cohort resident. “You learn so much and you consistently feel supported, which is what you may not feel if you're brand new right off the bat, going into a field where your training might be a month or two before you're expected to be on your own. And so definitely for those who want to join a residency, I would recommend it, but realize it's not going to be easy.”

Residents care for patients with complex health challenges. ICHS delivers affordable, high-quality health care services, reaching populations of disadvantaged and underserved immigrant and refugee communities. However, dedicated preceptors, with decades of primary care experience, provide feedback, tools, and lessons for nursing practitioners to build a sustainable career.

A key component of ICHS' ARNP Residency is the continuity clinic. Nurse practitioner residents develop their own patient panel while having an ICHS provider exclusively assigned to them for precepting 

Jennifer Reyes, 2021-2022 cohort resident says, with a laugh, that the residency was more like diving into the deep end then dipping her toe into community health. “I also learned a lot of stuff that's not necessarily clinical, but how to be a better provider,” said Reyes.

Residents are taught how to manage the behind-the-scenes work of a provider such as developing better charting, diagnostics and lab management skills. Weekly specialty days rotations bring residents across many different specialty sites to experience patient referrals and learn more of each process.

“Being able to get a glimpse of other specialties and what they do once we do refer patients over [to them] was really insightful,” said Chau-Le.

“Our [ICHS] patients were from Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Afghanistan, China, they have not been able to see any providers or even get preventative care in their native country. On some occasions we are their first contact with a provider who can educate about preventative care. So what we say really does matter to them and many of them take it to heart. And that is both humbling and also rewarding. And at the same, it gave me a deep motivation to learn more so I can be an even better provider and educator.” — Jennifer Reyes, 2021-2022 cohort resident

The 13–month residency goes by quickly. At the end, ARNP residents often reflect that it was the friendships, mentorship, and teamwork that stuck out the most during their time.

“It's just that cohesive, just being really close with one another,” said Chau. “I've made friends for life both with my colleagues that were in the same residency as me, but also the mentors that we had throughout residency.”

ICHS has been long aware of the importance of a pipeline of qualified health professionals that reflect the communities in which it serves. Many of ICHS’ ARNP residency program participants opt to stay on at ICHS after graduation, engaging their talents in a vibrant community health center.

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Applications for ICHS’ 2023-2024 ARNP residency program are currently being accepted until February 17, 2023. Click here to apply and for more information.



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Annual Kinderfest event returns to Shoreline Schools this year

If you have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2023-24 school year, please plan to attend this event to meet your neighborhood elementary school's principal, teachers, and more.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about Cascade K-8 Community School and the Home Education Exchange as well as to learn about the programs offered by Shoreline Schools, such as: Food Services, Transportation, School Nurses, Multi-Language Learners, Special Services, Highly Capable Program, and PTA. Superintendent Susana Reyes will give a welcome address to kick off the event at 10:00am.

What: Kinderfest
When: Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Shoreline Center (Shoreline Room, north entrance), 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Kindergarten open enrollment begins on January 23 and ends on February 28.
First day of Kindergarten at Shoreline Schools
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
To attend kindergarten in the fall, your child must be five years old by August 31, 2023. Attendance at Kinderfest is not required to be eligible for student enrollment, nor will enrollment take place at Kinderfest. Enrollment will be available at shorelineschools.org/enrollment

If you have friends, family, or neighbors with a child who will be five years old by August 31, 2023, please encourage them to attend Kinderfest and to enroll their child starting on January 23!

Enrollment in Shoreline Schools is guaranteed for families who live in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Choice Transfer Requests will be considered for families who live outside the Shoreline district boundary after the open enrollment period.



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$6million shortfall for Shoreline park improvements - public asked to weigh in on priorities

Concept design for Hillwood Park
"The concept designs have undergone a "basis of design" review. The basis of design takes into consideration actual site conditions, such as location of trees and critical areas. During this phase, the design team adjusts proposed elements to better match the nature and size of the park, such as making adjustments to looped trails, adjusting the size of some park elements, and locating features to work with the actual topography of each site." From the December 12, 2021 staff report.  

Shoreline voters approved a parks bond for major improvements to eight parks: Briarcrest Park, Brugger’s Bog Park, Hillwood Park, Richmond Highlands Park, Ridgecrest Park, James Keough Park, Shoreview Park and Kruckeberg Botanic Gardens.

As the specific design projects began and after conducting a "basis of design" and costing estimates, it was determined that there was a significant budget shortfall of $6.3 million.

The reason for the shortfall is the unprecedented inflation rates that have impacted the cost of almost everything and an underestimate in the cost of accessibility improvements at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. 

Addressing the $6.3 million shortfall requires a "reduction of scope," and reallocation of funds between budget categories.

To make up for the $6.3 million shortfall, the City will reallocate $3.4M from Parks Acquisitions, eliminate the renovation of Shoreview Park field ($1.2M), and contribute an additional $1.7M from the general fund.

More information in the staff report prepared for the December 12, 2022 city council meeting.

The city is very interested in hearing from citizens as far as their priorities for these parks. They have created an "open house" survey for the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Arts (PROSA) Plan. 

This plan provides a 20-year vision and framework that will help decide how city money will be spent and what services will be offered.

--Diane Hettrick


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Washington state legislative session begins Monday


The 2023 legislative session begins on Monday and will be the first in-person legislative session since 2020. The 105-day session will begin with opening ceremonies in the state Senate and House of Representatives. On Tuesday at noon, Gov. Jay Inslee will deliver the 2023 State of the State address. The address will be streamed live on TVW and C-SPAN.

Housing and homelessness is a top priority for the governor and legislators. The number of people experiencing homelessness has grown as the state’s housing deficit worsens and prices go up. The governor has proposed a $4 billion referendum that would accelerate affordable housing construction across the state.

“If we keep nibbling at this issue, we will never take a big enough bite to solve this problem,” said Inslee during a legislative preview event this week. “This investment would meet the speed and scale we need to build more housing.”

The governor and legislators have also discussed the need for a continued focus on behavioral health, climate, public safety and education, and have brought forth proposals to reduce gun violence and protect Washingtonian’s rights to reproductive freedom.

Shoreline, Woodway, and NW Seattle are in the 32nd Legislative District
  • Senator Jesse Salomon
  • Rep. Cindy Ryu
  • Rep. Lauren Davis
Lake Forest Park and Kenmore are in the 1st Legislative District
  • Senator Derek Stanford
  • Rep. Davina Duerr
  • Rep. Shelly Kloba
NE Seattle is in the 46th Legislative District
  • Senator David Frockt
  • Rep. Gerry Pollet
  • Rep. Javier Valdez
Information about bills, committee hearings and how to contact your legislator is available at leg.wa.gov



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After the Blast: Mount St.Helens 40 Years Later with Eric Wagner - free, in-person presentation

FREE PROGRAM from Humanities Washington
Hosted by Sno-King School Retirees
Thursday, February 16, 2023 Noon - 3pm
Subject: “After the Blast: Mount St.Helens 40 Year Later” with Eric Wagner

Lecturer Eric Wagner
Program open to the general public. No need to be a member to attend. 

Just attend and enjoy hearing about our local epic event: The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980 and its impacts on our Northwest ecology and life.

Doors open at noon for Refreshments and Announcements. Program at 1pm.
Edmonds School District ESC, 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036

Sno-King School Retirees organization and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging conversation with Eric Wagner, a member of the 2021-2023 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau. 

This free event takes place Thursday, February 16, 2023, 12-3 p.m. in the Board Room at the Edmonds School District ESC.

Mount St. Helens with logs floating in Spirit Lake
Photo courtesy U.S. Geological Service
On May 18, 1980, the world watched in awe as Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people and causing hundreds of square miles of destruction. 

Everyone thought it would take ages for life to return to the mountain, but scientists who visited soon after were stunned to find plants sprouting up through the ask and animals skittering around downed trees.

Ecologists have since spent decades studying life’s resilience in the face of seemingly total devastation. Through their work, the eruption of Mount St. Helens has become known as the greatest natural experiment in Pacific Northwest history. In his talk, Eric Wagner takes you on a journey through the blast zone. He explores not just the surprising ways plants and animals survived the eruption, but also the complex roles that people have played, all while showing how fascinating Mount St. Helens still is 40 years after the blast.

Our presenter, Eric Wagner is a writer and biologist. He holds a PhD in biology from the University of Washington, where he studied penguins. He is the author of three books, including After the Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Orion and High Country News, among many other places.



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Pacific North West Flooring relocates to Shoreline

Hello everybody i want to take a minute to introduce ourselves to this amazing community. 

My name is Jim Ivey, and my wife is Beverly Ivey, and we the are the owners of Pacific North West Flooring. 

We have relocated our family owned flooring business from Lake City to the Shoreline area in the old dry cleaning business next to Frank's Door Store at 17721 15th NE in the North City Business District.

Our telephone number is 206-440-8609
We are open 9:30am to 5:30pm Monday thru Friday.
Pacific North West Flooring is open in North City

We are a family owned business and we have been serving our customers' flooring needs for over 30 years. 

For our soft opening we are offering 10 percent discount on all of our products based on availability of the product. 

We are extremely excited about being a part of this thriving community!



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Decoding art in Seattle's public spaces - lecture at Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds

Friday, January 6, 2023

Decoding art in Seattle's Public Spaces
January 18, 2023 at 6:00pm

Cascadia Art Museum is pleased to present Jim Rupp on January 18, 2023 from 6:00PM –8:00PM

Walk down any street in Seattle, turn the corner, and you are likely to discover art enhancing the city’s public spaces. No other U.S. city can match the per capita number of artworks in Seattle’s public spaces. 

How did Seattle amass such a vast collection? Join Jim Rupp, author of Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces, from SoDo to South Lake Union, as he weaves through over 100 years of urban art collecting.

About the Speaker:

Jim Rupp is the author of Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces, from SoDo to South Lake Union, recently published by the University of Washington Press. A Seattle native, long-time lawyer and local historian, Jim has collected information about art in Seattle public spaces for over forty years.

His first book, Art in Seattle’s Public Places, an Illustrated Guide, was published by the UW Press in 1992.



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Internship opportunity to launch your dental career

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that dental occupation employment will grow “much faster than the average for all occupations” over the decade. And what is the top occupation within dentistry that will grow the fastest? Dental Assistants.

Dental Assistants are vital in the field of dentistry. They perform a myriad of key activities supporting dental care teams, caring for patients, and ultimately advancing health access and equity.

The International Community Health Services (ICHS) is accepting applications for a paid internship program with full benefits to uplift the next generation of dental professionals.



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Jobs: WSDOT Traffic Operations Specialist – Transportation Engineer 3

WSDOT
Traffic Operations Specialist – Transportation Engineer 3
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$73,244 - $98,532 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Traffic Operations Specialist (Transportation Engineer 3) who will serve as a traffic engineering analyst for the WSDOT Snohomish/Mount Baker Area and will perform traffic operation and safety studies and analyses for WSDOT, local agency and developer projects. 

This position will also interact with WSDOT staff, citizens, elected officials and local agency staff to answer questions, evaluate needs, develop solutions, and provide expertise on various traffic operation and safety issues.

Job description and application



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LFP Rotary invites you to their Polar Bear Dip into Lake Washington on January 21, 2023

 

Intrepid Lake Forest Park Rotary members are going to do it again: The Polar Bear Dip. As in previous years they will be jumping off the dock at Sheridan Beach into the icy waters of Lake Washington.


You are very welcome to participate or just watch. The entry price is a jar of peanut butter which will be donated to the food bank of our local North Helpline.

The marine unit of King County Police and Chief Harden and Lt. Diego Zanella from LFP Police will be there to ensure water safety.




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Sound Transit work at NE 175th and I-5 overnight Saturday

On Saturday, January 7, 2023 Sound Transit will close the northbound I-5 to NE 175th Street off-ramp and the northbound King County Metro on-ramp for the delivery of track equipment. 

A crane will be set up on the closed ramps for removing track equipment from flatbed trucks and placed onto the guideway. This work is part of the Lynnwood Link Extension light rail project.

Work will be done overnight from 11:30pm to 7:30am.



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Seattle’s best musicians gather on February 25, 2023, for GeorgeFest to honor the late, great George Harrison and raise money for the Historic Everett Theatre


On Saturday, February 25, 2023, over 25 of Seattle’s premier musicians will take the stage for GeorgeFest, to honor the late George Harrison. Proceeds from this labor of love will benefit the Historic Everett Theatre, a non-profit, 122-year-old venue in the heart of downtown Everett, Washington.

“George was known as the “quiet” Beatle,” said Andy Volmer, organizer of GeorgeFest at the Historic Everett Theatre. “His songs are relevant today, including his hits with the Beatles and his solo work. We wanted to share his music with the Puget Sound while helping out this beautiful community art space.”

An all-star cast of Seattle's most talented musicians will pay tribute to the late great George Harrison on what would have been his 80th birthday. 

Players from great local bands like Apple Jam, The Nowhere Men, Wings -n- Things, Petty Thief, Wasted on the Way, Kings of Hollywood, Laurel Canyon Legacy, Rockfish and Friends, The Kellee Bradley Band, The Trailer Park Kings, Highway 9, and Herding Cats, to name just a few. Don't miss this fantastic night of all things George.

Tickets are available at www.yourhistoriceveretttheatre.org.
When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 7:00 PM PST, Doors at 6:30 PM
Where: Historic Everett Theatre 2911 Colby Ave Everett, WA 98201
Tickets: $25 presale, $30 at the door

About the Everett Historic Theater

The Historic Everett Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located at 2911 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, and has been serving the Everett area since November 4, 1901, when it opened as the Everett Opera House. During the early 1900s famous acts like Fatty Arbuckle, Nat King Cole, Helen Keller, John Barrymore, the Marx Brothers, Al Jolson, and more graced its stage.

Today, the Historic Everett Theatre is fully remodeled, with seating for 800, and produces and co-produces contemporary and classic theatre, as well as community events and rentals. With a full schedule of concerts, productions, and rentals, it provides a place for over 300 community volunteers to practice their craft and participate in all aspects of the theatre experience, including live music.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Distracted

 
Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Jobs: WSDOT Transportation Management Center (TMC) Technician Lead (TT3)

WSDOT
Transportation Management Center (TMC) Technician Lead (TT3)
Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$60,190.00 - $80,879.00 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Region (NWR) Transportation Management Center (TMC) has an outstanding leadership opportunity in our state-of-the-art facility for an experienced technician to serve as our next TMC Technician Lead. 

This position will play a unique role in support of WSDOT’s mission by operating the NWR Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) consisting of traffic management system, ATM active traffic management system, tunnel control systems, and toll systems. 

The successful candidate appointed to this role will manage daily traffic, collisions, construction, and maintenance closures in WSDOT’s Northwest Region, which stretches from Federal Way to Blaine and includes the greater Seattle area, Bellingham, Island County, and parts of Mt. Rainier National Park. Decisions made by this position directly affect the safety of the travelling public and traffic flow on the freeway and adjacent arterial system.

Job description and application



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Shorewood Boys Wrestling 1/5/2023

Senior captains with coach Derek Norton
Photo by Clark Norton
By Clark Norton

The Shorewood boys wrestling team opened the second half of their season with a short trip north to visit the Meadowdale Mavericks.

It was a battle of tiny differences as both teams sent out line-ups with more underclassmen than upperclassmen. 

The contest began at 113 pounds, and Meadowdale rallied from a 15-8 deficit to grab a pin and open the team scoring up 6-0. Meadowdale took each of the next two matches as well, thanks to timely pushes instead of pulls, right-steps instead of left, and dives instead of dips. The Stormrays stopped Meadowdale’s streak in the 132 pound match when sophomore Masa Taura rallied from a deficit of his own to take control and secure a second round pin.

After a Meadowdale pin at 138 pounds it was another sophomore from Shorewood that attempted to stop the tide. James Nottingham, bumping up a weight class, attacked from the onset and pinned his opponent in the first period. Nottingham was followed by senior Captain Isaac Van Horn. Van Horn, a four year starter, was completely dominant as he ran out to a 4-1 lead before getting a pin in barely a minute. With Van Horn’s win Shorewood closed the team score gap to 18 to 24.

Unfortunately, the next three bouts resorted to the form of the first three. In each match Shorewood gave absolute effort, but little retreats, small missteps, and tiny differences led to back-and-forth matches that each resulted in Meadowdale victories. By the time Shorewood’s three other senior captains scored the final 18 team points at 195, 220, and 285 pounds, it was just not quite enough as the Mavericks eked out a 39 to 36 victory.

Shorewood Record: 1-1 WESCO South, 1-4 Overall
Shorewood 36 - Meadowdale 39
@ Meadowdale High School

Match began at 106lbs

*106: Double Forfeit
113: Luke Washburn (MD) pinned Owen Mulder 3:42
120: Mickey O’Neal (MD) pinned Finn Bachler 2:27
126: Samir Muhic (MD) pinned Eion Ritter 3:09
132: Masa Taura (SW) pinned Miguel Garcia 2:45
138: Chris Ramirez (MD) pinned Mikey Thomas 1:24
145: James Nottingham (SW) pinned Matthew Sheipness 1:45
152: Isaac Van Horn (SW) pinned Joseph Schreiner 1:09
160: Destiny Isokpan (MD) dec. Paddy Andresen 9-7
170: Jackson Zollars (MD) pinned Mak Kanzler 4:46
182: Luis Del Rosario (MD) pinned Nathaniel Hernandez 2:56
195: Alberto Solano (SW) pinned Lohgan Sloan 1:03
220: Hunter Tibodeau (SW) win by forfeit
285: Milan Johnson (SW) win by forfeit



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The Olympics are always glorious

Thursday, January 5, 2023

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Especially with a fresh layer of snow and bright sunshine. The barge and ferry are just for fun.



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Awakening Earth Chronicles by Shoreline author Isis Charest

The Awakening Earth Chronicles
It is the present time - or maybe a little into the future.

Osiris, Isis, Horus, Set and Nephthys were at one time immortal - but rage, revenge and sorrow have taken over their lives. It imprinted their emotional bodies and this also imprinted the emotional body of Earth/Gaia.

It took a long time to heal themselves of sorrow, rage and revenge .. but they are now healed.

The story connects them to their destiny to meet in this current lifetime and begin the healing needed for Earth and for a needed huge shift in consciousness.

Author Isis Charest
Awakening Earth Chronicles is a trilogy: Ancient Memories, Curses of Spirits, and Fear of Uniting.

Author Isis Charest lives in Shoreline.

The books can be ordered through Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park 206-366-3333 or on Amazon



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Power of One Volunteer Program: Put volunteering at the top of your New Year’s Resolutions list

Power of One volunteer Rick Hudson works with a student. The program has space for 15-20 more volunteers. Photo courtesy Power of One

Power of One Volunteer Program: 
Put volunteering at the top of your New Year’s Resolutions list

For just one hour a week and the flexibility to take time off, you can make a difference in a young person’s life!

Power of One volunteers work directly with Shoreline Schools PreK – 12th grade students under the guidance of a classroom teacher to provide regular, consistent help during the school day.

Opportunities include: 
  • Tutoring students one-on-one in reading or writing
  • Reading with students in small groups
  • Improving math skills through games and practice
  • Assisting with special art projects
  • Providing support in libraries
  • Supporting Multi Language Learners
  • Helping in the College and Career Counseling Center

Contact Volunteer Program Coordinator Terry Monette at terry.monette@ssd412.org 

Terry will help connect you to the school and classroom that best fits your interests, schedule, and availability.



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Gloria's Birds: Hey gang, git over here!

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

Photog's doin' complimentary portraits for any boid wid a crest!
(Sally the Steller's Jay, putting on her version of a Chicago accent to please photog, a native thereof:)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Coast Guard: Splashing into 2023

Photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guar

Splashing into 2023 like...

On the way to the Arctic, USCGC STRATTON WMSL 752 recently transited north through some heavy seas off the Pacific Northwest.

At times, the sea spray reached as high as Stratton’s mast, which is nearly 150 feet tall.



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New playground in Mountlake Terrace park

Photo courtesy City of Mountlake Terrace
Thanks to financial assistance from Snohomish County and construction support from the city’s Parks crew, the new Matt Hirvela Bicentennial Park playground is now open to the public in Mountlake Terrace.

Matt Hirvela Bicentennial Park

4105 222nd St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043




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Afternoon collision Wednesday on N 145th blocks westbound lanes

Photo courtesy WSDOT

If you experienced unusually slow traffic around 145th and Aurora Wednesday afternoon, it was because of this traffic collision that managed to block all westbound lanes.

Collision on N 145th St just east of Aurora Ave N blocking all WB lanes. Use alternative routes.


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January calendar Shoreline Teen Center


Shoreline Teen Center (Richmond Highlands Recreation Center) 
January 2023 activities

South of Shorewood High School

Hours
  • Free drop-in, middle school - 18 years
  • Mondays - Fridays 2:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Friday Late Nights 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Saturday Late Nights - Middle School Night! 5:30pm - 10:30pm




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Join us for RAINBOW BINGO Friday, January 13, 2023

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center holds our monthly fundraiser RAINBOW BINGO and 
our incredible hostess Sylvia O’Stayformore is back!

  • Friday, January 13, 2023
  • Games start 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm.
  • Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline WA 98155.
  • Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!
  • Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards.
  • The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos.
  • Register online https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/events/special-events/
  • Call 206-365-1536 if not registering online.
  • $10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.
Bingo is a 21 and over event. Cash bar will serve beer, wine and Jell-O shots.


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Comet

 
Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE


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Tickets on sale for Chemical Imbalance at The Phoenix Theatre


Tickets are now on sale for Chemical Imbalance: a Jekyll and Hyde play by Lauren Wilson directed by Eric Lewis opening in one month on February 3, 2023.
Dr. Jekyll's research finds him – as usual – investigating the split between good and evil in the human psyche. Of course, things get out of hand when he decides being evil might be more fun and recreational. 

This hilarious spoof of the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson will keep you in stitches as this fast-paced comedy takes the stage and is appropriate for all ages.

Produced with permission of Dramatist Play Service

Tickets at www.TPTEdmonds.org 

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Olympic Fly Fishers fly tying class at Senior Activity Center in Shoreline

The Olympic Fly Fishers is sponsoring a 6 session Beginning Fly Tying Class that will provide detailed instructions on the fundamentals and some advanced techniques of fly tying. 

Whether you are a beginner, someone who wants to enhance her/his techniques or someone who just enjoys fly-tying comradery, this class is for you. 

The class will be taught by John Wendt who has taught tying for 7 years. He will be assisted by club members who will be able to give one on one assistance to the students.

After the class participants will go home with 10 or more flies, complete fly tying recipes and references for all flies tied, some new friends and a lifetime hobby.

All materials will be supplied and there also be fly tying tools available for use by those who do not have them.

The first class will be Mondays from 6-8pm beginning January 23, 2023 in the Shoreline Senior Activity Center craft room. The Center is the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155.

The cost is $40.00.

To register call the reception desk at 206-365-1536.



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Blackberry begone from Darnell Park

No blackberries left in this section of Darnell Park
Photo by Katie McGowan
Story and photo by Katie McGowan

It's a happy new year at Darnell Park where Monday, January 2, 2023, a Kaleidoscope Landscape volunteer crew cleared blackberry from the north hills. 

We gave space and light to little trees and shrubs planted by previous volunteers and connected the north hills to a resilient section of native mahonia. Stay tuned for more good things and opportunities to help. 

Stop by and enjoy the progress.

Darnell Park borders the Interurban Trail at 1125 N 165th St, Shoreline WA 98133



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LFP Police tribute to Dori Monson

Dori Monson at Shorecrest High School
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Longtime resident of Lake Forest Park and friend to our police department, Dori Monson passed away Saturday night, December 31, 2022 after having suffered from a major medical incident at his home last week. (
see article on KIRO webpage)

Our officers and medical aid workers responded to his home on Thursday night, and he was then transported to the hospital. Dori was surrounded by his family when he passed away.

He was a longtime fan and supporter of our police department and even narrated our department's recruiting video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s0OlxJ5Szg).

This was heartbreaking news to many of our officers and we wish to convey our prayers of comfort to the family. Dori was a good friend to our officers, a strong supporter of law enforcement, and he will be missed.

--Lake Forest Park Police Department



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Bloodmobile at Lake Forest Park Wednesday and Thursday

Facing a severe blood shortage, Bloodworks Northwest is issuing a “Code Red” emergency asking everyone who is eligible and feeling healthy to fill immediate appointments to give blood. 

Donations dropped significantly due to winter weather and the holiday season. Hospitals are advised to conserve the limited onsite supplies to maintain a supply for emergencies, especially Type O blood and platelets. 

Right now, universal Type O blood is extremely important, especially for trauma and emergency situations when the patient’s blood type in unknown.

Appointments are required in order to donate at this blood drive to ensure safe social distancing. To make an appointment, call 1-800-398-7888, email schedule@bloodworksnw.org or make an appointment online. No walk-in donations are allowed at this time


The Bloodmobile will be in front of Papa Murphy's and Avid Angler on the lower extension of Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park WA 98155.



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