Recipe: Apple Filled Crepes

Friday, February 24, 2023


Brunch in style with our #kidney-friendly Apple Filled Crepes! 

Swirl crepe batter thinly in a heated, no-stick skillet, cook for 20 seconds, flip and cook for another 10 seconds. Fill with apple filling or fruit of your choice. Enjoy! 



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AG: New website available for Washingtonians seeking pro bono legal services regarding their reproductive rights

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that health care providers, seekers, and helpers in Washington have a new avenue to obtain pro bono legal assistance to facilitate abortion access.

Help can be found at a new legal services website managed by the Lawyering Project — abortiondefensenetwork.org

Washingtonians seeking help through the website will be connected to attorneys in a nationwide pro bono network, including several Washington law firms recruited by the Attorney General’s Office, to provide free legal guidance and resources.

Advocacy organizations have also partnered with the law firms and the Attorney General’s Office to connect Washingtonians to these important legal services. The ACLU of Washington, Legal Voice and If/When/How provided training to Washington attorneys.

“Radical laws in other states are creating chaos for providers, out-of-state patients and individuals assisting their friends and family to access health care,” Ferguson said. 
“The changing legal landscape is causing providers and others to question whether they face legal jeopardy by helping someone come to Washington for legal abortion care. This resource will help them navigate these important issues and protect their freedoms.”

“Know Your Rights”
Ferguson also produced a “know your rights” brochure and a specific form for Washingtonians to file complaints about violations to their reproductive rights. The brochure, available on the Attorney General’s website, is a guide to Washington state law’s protections for abortion and contraception access. The two-page document covers Washington’s guaranteed right to choose abortion, access for pregnant people from other states, insurance coverage for abortion care, emergency contraception access and more.

Anyone with complaints or concerns about violations of reproductive rights under state law is encouraged to file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office.

Background
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, overturning Roe v. Wade, the nearly five-decade-old opinion that recognized abortion as a constitutional right, some states continue to protect abortion rights. Others have enacted restrictive and punitive anti-abortion laws, raising unprecedented legal questions for health care providers and people seeking reproductive health care. Amid this shifting legal landscape, confusion, uncertainty and misinformation threaten to chill access to abortion care — even in states like Washington, where the right to choose abortion and provide health care is protected.

The website, managed by the Lawyering Project, connects individuals with legal support in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision. Backed by a nationwide network of trained attorneys, it is designed to help providers and patients around the country understand their legal rights. Ferguson convened law firms and advocacy organizations in Washington to ensure that attorneys are available to advise anyone who is seeking legal guidance about providing or receiving abortion care in Washington state.

According to a friend of the court brief Ferguson filed in August, clinics in Eastern Washington have seen a “massive influx” of patients from Idaho, which has severely restricted abortion access after the Dobbs decision.

Planned Parenthood told Crosscut that 62% of patients at its Pullman clinic were from Idaho in June. The following month, that number jumped to 78% — nearly double the rate from the previous year. The Pullman clinic is just 10 miles from the Idaho border. After it closed its Boise, Idaho, clinic, Planned Parenthood also reported seeing Idaho patients at its Kennewick and Walla Walla clinics, more than four hours away from Boise.

Washington Department of Health data show that between May of 2020 and the end of October of 2022, there were just short of 1,400 emergency department visits in Washington state where abortion was used to treat an emergency medical condition, including life-threatening pregnancy complications. More than a third of those visits — 508 — happened in the last year.

For more information about accessing abortion in Washington state, visit the state Department of Health’s abortion information page.

First Assistant Attorney General Kristin Beneski coordinated the AGO’s outreach to participating firms and organizations.



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What do you do when good food goes bad? Take the King county survey

What do you do when good food goes bad? 

Or when those dinner scraps aren’t suitable for the stock pot? While many in King County can throw their scraps in the compost bins, many do not use or have access to curbside compost pickup. It is currently estimated that more than 20% of what goes to King County’s landfill is food waste, creating potent greenhouse gas emissions when it decomposes.

To help get more food waste out of the garbage, King County Solid Waste Division is hosting an online survey that starts today and ends April 30. The survey will help the county better understand how residents in different parts of the county manage their garbage and food waste and help inform future policies to reduce food waste going to the landfill, protect the environment, and meet the needs of our communities.

Businesses and households in King County in 2019 threw out enough edible food to feed everyone in Kirkland – about 92,000 people – for an entire year. 

Food production requires large amounts of resources, particularly water and energy, while creating significant greenhouse gas emissions. If food is not eaten and ends up at the landfill, its decay can create methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

The survey work is part of Re+, King County’s new initiative to reinvent the region’s waste system to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a sustainable economy. Some of the best opportunities for improvement are in food waste.

Take the survey


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Jobs: City of Shoreline Customer Response Team

City of Shoreline 
Customer Response Team (CRT)
Job posting dates : 2/23/23 – 3/19/23
Salary - $37.01 - $46.90 Hourly

Shoreline's Customer Response Team (CRT) is seeking a flexible and creative person to provide a high level of service and support to residents and city staff. CRT investigates and resolves issues regarding City infrastructure, code enforcement and emergency response. 

The most competitive candidate will have work experience in at least three of the following areas: code enforcement, public works and utility maintenance, on-call response, emergency response and facility maintenance. 

Their talents will cross the spectrum from field investigation and the ability to research and interpret municipal and building codes, to being a creative and diplomatic problem solver. 

The CRT Representative is required to participate in on-call, 24/7, public works type, emergency response (i.e. road closures, flood situations, downed trees and wires) and answering after hour questions 4-5 times annually. The Team has a history of flexibility and adaptability to address existing and emerging issues.  It enjoys a reputation of meeting customer and the City Manager's expectations and needs.  




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Town and Country Markets launches new Private Label Milk, featuring cartons designed by employees

SEATTLE – February 23, 2023 – On Thursday, February 23, 2023 Town and Country (T/C) Markets showcased its new EveryDay Milk line, the second of several T/C EveryDay branded products it will debut this year. The company engaged its employees in the exciting launch of this new product and line, inviting them to help design the packaging by submitting original artwork.

T/C prompted its team for submissions with a simple design brief. It said, “We believe in the power of your creativity. And we want to create a way for others to appreciate it, too. So create something. Anything that can be printed on a package. Just make sure it’s inspired by the wonders of milk.”

Six selected entries won T.C Markets Gift Cards. These final winning selections reflected the criteria of “tie-in with milk, appropriateness of content, and overall awesomeness.” Each of the six winners will have their artwork featured on the packaging of T.C’s six new EveryDay milk varieties.

“We’re thrilled to connect our employees to this project, inviting everyone to tap into their creative spirit and have their artwork be shared in the markets,” said Susan Allen, director of Town / Country Markets. 
“Being a family business, it’s a priority for us to be involved in, and uplift our local communities, and we’re always looking for new ways to collaborate with the people that help make T/C so special. Plus, it’s been a lot of fun to see what everyone created.”

The six winners are:
  • Kimberley Garcia, Checker, Poulsbo
  • Cynthia Estudillo, Bakery Decorator, Shoreline
  • Jared Larkin, Front End Clerk, Ballard
  • Aisling Beh, Food Service Clerk, Poulsbo
  • Janis Howes, Marketing, Graphics Lead (and longtime Shoreline resident!)
  • Eddie Sugawara, Community Programs Specialist

The milk varieties are the second to be released in T.C’s EveryDay collection, following the successful release of its free-range eggs. In 2023 and beyond, Town and Country plans to unveil more EveryDay products, with coffee, honey, and maple syrup coming next. When selecting partners, T/C seeks local or regional producers first when possible, handpicked to compete at a value price point and quality that aligns with its core values.

Since its opening on Bainbridge Island in 1957, Town and Country Markets had the vision to feed customers’ joy of discovery and nourish local communities. Products sold in the markets showcase the freshness of the Northwest region that people love, infused with unique, culturally-rich ingredients reflecting Town and Country’s own varied and diverse background.

To join Town and Country Markets in the everyday delight of eating, visit townandcountrymarkets.com or follow the company on Instagram  and Facebook.

About Town and Country Markets

Town and Country Markets brings people the joy of discovering new foods, flavors and products. Founded in 1957 by two brothers, John and Mo Nakata, and good friend Ed Loverich, the local, family-owned and run markets across Puget Sound offer an eating and shopping experience that embodies the love of great food and drink and the experience of sharing food people love. 

Town and Country Markets is committed to living from its core values which include minimizing its ecological footprint and eradicating systemic and individual bigotry, prejudices and discrimination within the company.


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Jobs: U.S. Census Bureau is hiring Field Representatives

The U.S. Census Bureau is currently recruiting for field representatives to help collect data for the American Housing Survey (AHS).

The AHS is one of 130 ongoing current surveys the Census Bureau conducts. 

The survey has been the most comprehensive national housing survey in the United States since its start in 1973, providing current information on the size, composition, and quality of the nation’s housing and measuring changes in our housing stock as it ages.

The AHS is being conducted this year and field representatives are needed for King County.

If you are interested in a career with the federal government’s largest statistical agency, visit the Census Bureau’s website to learn how you can make an impact in your community. Field representatives live in the local communities that they collect data for, enjoy flexible hours, receive paid training, and are reimbursed for mileage on their personally owned vehicles.

To request an application or if you have questions, check out the application process here.

Hiring is underway through March; training would run from March through April and data collection would run from May through September.



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The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open Friday, February 24, 2023 at 8:30pm

The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open Friday, February 24, 2023 at 8:30pm

The shelter is housed at St. Dunstan’s Church at 722 N 145th St, Shoreline WA 98133

If you would like to be a shelter volunteer, email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-562



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Shorecrest boys basketball win first game in playoffs and advance to the second round in state tournament

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Shorecrest boys basketball advance to second round in State playoffs
Photo courtesy Shoreline Athletics


Shorecrest boys basketball, coached by Eddie George, won Tuesday night, February 21, 2023, 48-45 over Stadium High School in the opening round of the WIAA 3A State Basketball Tournament.

The Scots, ranked 16th, will play 9th ranked Gig Harbor on Saturday, February 25, 8pm, in a loser-out game in the second round of the Washington State Interscholastic Activities Association 3A state championships.

The game will be played at Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466

Tickets may only be purchased via GOFAN electronically. Purchase tickets ahead of time to ensure quick access to the game:

Ticketing link:
https://gofan.co/app/events/915982?schoolId=WIAA



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Dembowski and staff visit The Oaks Enhanced Shelter in Shoreline on Wednesday

L-R Councilmember Rod Dembowski, Executive Director William Towey, Rod's Chief of Staff
Kristina Logsdon, and Elizabeth Evans Webb

Text and photo from County Councilmember Rod Dembowski

Lake City Partners continues their amazing work at The Oaks enhanced shelter in Shoreline. 

Up to 60 people are housed and supported with services in their own rooms in this former nursing home. 

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 my staff and I visited again, meeting with Executive Director William Towey to discuss how our north county response system is working, and what it needs to respond effectively to those experiencing homelessness. 

There is progress and reason for hope.



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AAUW Art Show raises funds for scholarships

Come to the Art Show at the Edmonds Arts Center, Friday, March 31, 2023 from 5:00-8:00pm. 

Enjoy browsing through juried art for sale, silent auctions, raffles, a cash bar, and light refreshments. 

Tickets are $25 via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-art-for-scholarships-tickets-538378654047.

The evening is sponsored by the Edmonds SnoKing branch of the American Association of University Women. 100% of monies raised go for scholarships for local high school girls and college women.



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Jobs: WSDOT Acquisition and Relocation Specialist (PAS4) - multiple

WSDOT
Acquisition and Relocation Specialist (PAS4)
Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$63,106 - $84,817 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire multiple real estate professionals to operate with limited supervision, managing acquisition and relocation assignments per a defined schedule and in compliance with regulatory laws and policies. 

The purpose of this position is to, in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act, investigate, negotiate, and conclude complex transactions with landowners concerning purchase, lease, rental or use of real property and property rights. 

The successful candidate appointed to these positions will directly support WSDOT’s Fish Passage program, working directly with multiple project engineers and members of their design teams to assist in identifying the property needs for WSDOT projects. These unique position will serve a vital role in support of WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality.

Job description and application



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Jobs: WSDOT Fiscal Analyst (FA2)

WSDOT
Fiscal Analyst (FA2)
Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$44,830 - $60,190 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire a finance professional to serve as our next Fiscal Analyst to support WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality for people and business. 

This position will work under general supervision ensuring accountability over financial activities transacted by the region. As the Fiscal Analyst, this position will verify financial activities and transactions are complete, accurate, and compliant with related requirements, billings are correct, and accounts are current. 

In addition, this position will ensure that disbursements and receipts comply with state and federal regulations and agency and regional policy and procedures. The successful candidate appointed to this unique position will serve a vital role in support of WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality.

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Jobs: WSDOT Office Engineer (TE3)

WSDOT
Office Engineer (TE3)
Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$73,243 - $98,532 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire an engineering professional to serve as Office Engineer. This position will supervise and manage all of the contract change order, payment, documentation, final records, project controls and reporting, and computer-based engineering functions and associated personnel in construction project office. 

The Office Engineer will also help to ensure that assigned projects will be built within scope, schedule, and budget and the contractors will receive fair compensation. The successful candidate appointed to this unique position will serve a vital role in support of WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality.

Job description and application


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Heroes' Café Shoreline hears about service dog program for veterans

U.S. Army veteran with his service dog
By Doug Cerretti

Heroes' Café Shoreline was proud to host Don Lachman, US Army veteran, who spoke about his work with Brigadoon Service Dogs, February 14, 2023. 

Brigadoon Service Dogs, located in Bellingham, WA, provides trained service dogs for veterans, children, and adults with physical, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities to promote a more independent and enriched life. 

Don has been associated with Brigadoon Service Dogs for 15 years as a board member and volunteer veterans' advisor. Founded in 2004, Brigadoon Service Dogs has placed over 70 service dogs and has achieved accreditation with Assistance Dogs International, the industry professional standard for service dog programs. 

Don Lachman speaking at Heroes' Cafe
Shoreline. Photo by Doug Cerretti
Don explained to approximately 70 Heroes' Café attendees that there are three types of support dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs and emotional support dogs. 

Support dogs have the highest level of training and are the only ones that have complete access with their handlers even in places where “no dogs are allowed” and in airlines for example.

Service animals are trained to work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. The dog’s training is tailored to their future handler’s needs, such as retrieving objects, helping to manage anxiety and stress, and improving mobility and turning on lights or opening doors. 

Support dogs are highly trained and well disciplined, in laymen terms, they pass the “squirrel test” whereas lessor trained would not. The best breeds for service dogs are Smooth Collies, Golden Labs, Standard Poodles and Labrador Retrievers. Don mentioned that Poodles seems to be the smartest. Interestingly, offspring of support dogs turn out to be good candidates for service dog training.

Don with service dog candidate “Lil Donnie”
Brigadoon Service Dogs initiated a program in 2012 for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 

Veterans who are diagnosed with these conditions have a difficult time handling the stress and the memories of the events which affected their ability to perform day to day functions, interact normally with family and friends and maintain gainful employment. 

The name of this program is CHI – Canines and Heroes' for Independence. When teamed with a well-mannered service dog, the veteran is able to receive a vitally important reality affirmation when the dog is summoned. Tactile stimulation can be very calming in stressful situations. 

In addition, the dogs can be trained to nudge his partner to “snap” the veteran out of a frozen moment caused by anxiety, or wake him up from a nightmare or night terrors by turning on a light. 

In public situations, the veteran can give a cue for the dog to stand between himself and other people to reduce his anxiety. 

Service dogs are supplied at no cost to veterans.

Incarcerated veterans work to train service dogs
In a very unique program, Brigadoon Service Dogs manages four prison programs with the Washington Department of Corrections at Cedar Creek Corrections Center in Littlerock, WA, Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, WA, Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, WA and Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, WA.

In these programs the dogs are trained by inmates under the supervision of a Brigadoon trainer. 

Each candidate dog has training and behavior benchmarks. The dogs reside with the inmates, who are responsible for their care, including grooming.

The training program at Stafford Creek Corrections Center is unique in that incarcerated veterans serve as trainers for dogs that will go to a veteran. The focus is on raising and training service dogs for veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iran who are suffering from PTSD, TBI and/or mobility issues. 

This program benefits many – the animals who are trained to become service dogs, the client that the dog is placed will gain confidence, independence and self-worth, and the inmate who is given an opportunity to learn new skills that can lead to gainful employment on release. It’s Veterans helping Veterans. 

Don said that many of these inmates become some of the best trainers. In fact, Brigadoon Service Dogs recently hired one of these veteran inmate trainers when he was released.

Shoreline Veterans Association Chair Ray Coffey presenting
Certificate of Appreciation to Don Lachman for his presentation
 on Brigadoon Service Dogs. Photo by Doug Cerretti
It takes 16 months to two years to train a service dog at a cost of around $30,000. Brigadoon Service Dogs raises funds through grants, private donors, veteran organizations, an annual auction, hosted fundraisers and Brigadoon Biscuits. 

Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion in Shoreline, WA is providing funds to feed two dogs being trained by veteran inmates that will be given to a veteran in need. For more information go to https://www.brigadoondogs.org

Heroes' Café is a monthly gathering for all veterans to focus on fostering positive outreach, interaction, and welfare within their neighboring community.

Heroes Cafe Shoreline meets the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00 am to 1:00pm at the Seattle Scottish Rite Center, 1207 N 152nd St, Shoreline WA 98133. Veterans, Family, Friends and the Community are welcome.

Photos courtesy of Don Lachman and Brigadoon Service Dogs except as noted



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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 8:30pm

The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 8:30pm

The shelter is housed at St. Dunstan’s Church at 722 N 145th St, Shoreline WA 98133

If you would like to be a shelter volunteer, email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-562



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Graupel storm pounds the area Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Photo by Jo Simmons

A dramatic and noisy graupel storm pounded the area mid-afternoon on Tuesday. Graupel are tiny, perfect ice balls. Even after they fall, they keep their shape.

Hail is a lot easier to say - but this isn't hail. Here's the wikipedia article: graupel

The photo was taken of Jo's pretty front yard and street.

Correction: original story misidentified the location.


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: New

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here






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Jobs: City of Shoreline CMO Fellowship

City of Shoreline
CMO Fellowship
Job posting dates : 2/21/23 – 2/28/23
Salary - $28.66 - $34.86 Hourly

Do you have a passion for public service? Do you want to make a positive impact on your community? The City of Shoreline is looking for a talented and innovative future leader seeking meaningful opportunities to explore local government management to join our team for this unique professional development opportunity. 

The City Manager's Office Fellowship is a one-year career development opportunity designed to attract, develop, and retain talented emerging professionals in city government. The City Manager's Office Fellow works under the direction of the City Manager's Office, playing a leading role coordinating, facilitating and managing city projects and programs across the organization. The Fellow will routinely interact with city leadership and attend high-level meetings to be exposed to the responsibilities of each department and current local government issues.

Flexible schedule with up to 19 authorized hours per week, June 2023 through May 2024

The City Manager's Office Fellowship accepts applicants that have completed at least one year of coursework toward a Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Public Policy, or Masters of Political Science. This Fellowship position is for a 12-month period (approximately June through May) and is eligible for PERS retirement.

The City Manager's Office Fellow will be involved in research, analytical work, and managing special projects. The Fellow performs their work in the City Manager's Office and are offered opportunities to work with various government departments. Examples of work performed may include:
  • Assists the City Manager's Office in researching and analyzing high-level current issues.
  • Assist with developing and implementing continuous improvement projects and programs impacting one or more City departments.
  • Supports program and budget management, including developing the City budget during even years.
  • Attends meetings on behalf of or in conjunction with management.
  • Prepares a variety of documents, including memos, letters, contracts, and staff reports.
  • Responds to resident inquiries/requests and resolves all issues within assigned scope of responsibility in a timely manner.
  • Reviews, updates, and implements operations policies and procedures.
  • Conducts financial studies, develops portions of financial reports, and develops and presents recommendations.
Job description and application: CMO Fellowship



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Flags at half-staff Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Flag Lowering - 2/22/23 (Correctional Officer Jay Miller)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Washington State Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Jay Miller, 52, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. 

Officer Miller died in the line of duty on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

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

A memorial service will take place on February 22nd, at The Church for All Nations in Tacoma at 1:00 pm.

Please email FlagRequests@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Coffee and conversation at Shoreline United Methodist Church


Please Join us for Coffee and Conversation!

Shoreline United Methodist Church hosts a Coffee Klatsch every Thursday from 10am to 11:30am in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. There is no agenda or commitments, only sharing with people looking to meet new people and share what they want to talk about. Please join us!

Shoreline UMC, 14511 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Entrance is on 25th Ave NE. Questions to 206-363-3040



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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter to be open Wednesday February 22, 2023 at 8:30pm

The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 8:30pm.

The shelter is housed at St. Dunstan’s Church at 722 N 145th St, Shoreline WA 98133.

If you would like to be a shelter volunteer, email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-562



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Attention: Members of Saint Dunstan's congregation

A notice from the Church office:

For centuries Churches when they are best serving their purpose have served as a sanctuary for their local communities. In this tradition Saint Dunstan’s Hosts the Severe Weather Shelter in times of low temperatures and harsh winter weather and we are honored to continue in this tradition.

The weather has hit temperatures that do mean that we must be open at times that match up with our Ash Wednesday Services at 7am and 7pm.

Our Ash Wednesday services will continue as planned, but please be aware that we are hosting guests overnight. We will need to share the space and respectfully walk through to the Sanctuary when you arrive.

We feel this is most appropriate as Lent is a season to remember to seek to serve God in all people, and sharing and caring where we can is the priority.



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Backyard Birds: Bald eagles don't care

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

This bald eagle, flying over west Shoreline, not only didn't care about 35-50mph winds on Monday, he seemed to be reveling in it.



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100th birthday for Shoreline resident Imogene Rehkopf

Imogene Rehkopf opens a box of chocolates
at her 100th birthday party on January 24, 2023
Photo courtesy Laurel Cove Community

Mary 'Imogene' Sampson was born January 24,1923 in Harrodsburg KY. She goes by her middle name Imogene.

She was born in the middle of six children who grew up on a diversely stocked farm in Kentucky where they raised and managed crops and animals during The Depression. World War II started before she graduated from High School and inspired Imogene to be trained as a nurse in Lexington between 1943-1945.

Imogene was a nurse in Alaska after World War II

Traveling to a nursing job in Alaska in 1947, she stopped in Seattle. She loved Seattle and vowed to return. Around 1949, she became a surgical nurse at Seattle Children's Hospital when it was on Queen Anne Hill.

Imogene Sampson married Charles Rehkopf
October 20, 1950 in Seattle
During this time she met Charles Rehkopf, and they were married at Queen Anne Baptist Church on October 20, 1950. Previously married, Charles had two children, Janet and Jim.

Imogene and Charles lived many happy years in the Ravenna area of Seattle and had three daughters, Lezlie, Lynda and Shelley. Later, Imogene loved taking care of her grandchildren, Erynn, Anthony and Eva.

Charles died after a stroke in 1999 on Christmas Day. Imogene, becoming aware that she was losing her mobility, moved to a one level home in the Wedgewood area of Seattle. 

She continued to love gardening. After a fall in 2013 where she broke her hip, she needed more assistance and was happy to move to Anderson House in Shoreline's North City Business District. Now the facility has a new name, Laurel Cove Community. 

 She is very happy looking out of her window, which is filled with plants she is regularly tends.

In 2016 Imogene became a Great Grandma when Charles Frederick was born. Visits with little Charles light her up. Even during the Covid Pandemic, when she caught it and recovered quickly, she enjoyed visits through windows and speaker phones. Her family is happy that she continues to be safe, happy and healthy.

--Story and photos courtesy Imogene's daughter Lynda and Laurel Cove Community.



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Fire board to hold virtual public hearing March 16 re 2023 Fire Benefit Charge


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Shoreline Fire Department will hold a public hearing at the date, time and place specified below to hear citizen appeals to the 2023 Fire Benefit Charge.

DATE OF HEARING: Thursday, March 16, 2023

TIME OF HEARING: 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

Shoreline Fire Department Station 61
17525 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133
enter from southbound Aurora

To attend the meeting online please use the below information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84248066884?pwd=cnRLWXB5ZVYwYTIxTDBVeWhNRXdCZz09

Meeting ID: 842 4806 6884
Passcode: 069285
Dial by your location: #253 215 8782

The agenda can be retrieved on the Shoreline Fire Department website http://www.shorelinefire.com/

Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant


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Shorewood Wrestling Mat Classic XXXIV - a state champion for Shorewood

Wrestling academic state champions
Story and photos by Clark Norton

Finley Houck and Abi Chishungu
It was an amazing weekend for the Shorewood Wrestling program at Mat Classic XXXIV. On Saturday morning the Stormray boys team was recognized as the Academic state champions with a team GPA of 3.6 (3.0 is a B average, 4.0 is straight As)

Later in the morning freshmen Finley Houck and Abi Chishungu made school history as the first girls ever to place in the state tournament.  

Houck bounced back from two tough losses to finish with a dominating pin to claim 5th place in the 105 pound weight class.

Chishungu had to use every ounce of grit and discipline she had to outlast her final opponent for a razor thin 2-1 victory and a 7th place medal.
 
Saturday evening was capped off by Shorewood senior Hunter Tibodeau in the 220 pound title bout.

Tibodeau pinned three straight opponents to reach the championship match. In the finals he faced off against Chief Sealth’s Dayne Camacho. 

Hunter Tibodeau celebrates his state championship
Tibodeau took complete control of the match, dictating the tempo and shutting down Camacho’s usually dynamic offense, as he won 7-0. 

Hunter Tibodeau - State Champion in 220lb

The win was the 101st of Tibodeau’s illustrious career and makes him just the third champion in Shorewood history, following Tim Hester in 2008 and Matthew Floresca in 2014.


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Trees and branches are the culprits in Shoreline's power outages

Tree down on N 192nd between Interurban Trail and Stone Ave
Photo by Derek Creisler

In the early hours of Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 236 households were still without power. The big outages had been repaired and these were the remnants, apparently not related to the bigger outages.

Virtually all of the outages have trees listed as the cause. 

One outage was added, east of Aurora at 192nd between the Interurban Trail and Stone Ave N. 

A tree came down with enough force that it shattered a utility pole. Police were on scene, diverting traffic.

61 households lost power and repairs are not expected to be complete before 7am.
236 outages remain, over 11 locations

97 in Ridgecrest, 72 in Lake Forest Park, 61 in Echo Lake, and the rest are listed as 1 (although when the power was out in December in half my neighborhood, it was listed as 1 so the numbers may well be higher). 

--Diane Hettrick


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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter to be open Tuesday February 21, 2023 at 8:30pm

The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 8:30pm.

The shelter is housed at St. Dunstan’s Church at 722 N 145th St, Shoreline WA 98133.

If you would like to be a shelter volunteer, email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-5626



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WeatherWatcher: Surprise windstorm, cold air and a slight change of snow this week

 

Snow Dusting in Shoreline, WA
Photo by Carl Dinse

A significant windstorm moved into the region Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service in Seattle was forecasting a breezy to windy evening, but nothing more than 40mph. They had a wind advisory in effect from 6pm Monday evening to 6am Tuesday morning. Around 2:30pm that tone changed, and the wind advisory became in effect immediately.

Wind-whipped water on the Salish Sea as the storm moved in
around Jefferson Head. Photo by Jan Hansen

The storm's first peak occurred at about 4:30-4:45pm Monday afternoon. Wind gusts in most areas reached 35mph but some exposed areas in Shoreline saw gusts up to 55mph. Paine Field in Everett (which is our closest airport weather station) recorded a peak gust of 52mph at about the same time. At the height of the storm close to 5,700 Seattle city light customers were without power, with the majority of them in the Hillwood and Richmond Beach neighborhoods.

The wind advisory remains in effect until 6am Tuesday morning, but most of the wind activity has already died down. A westerly surge of winds 45-60mph is still possible but is not expected to make it as far south as Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. 

Return of cold, with a slight chance of snow: Tuesday is a transition day with some showers and breezy winds expected. In the afternoon or evening hours the winds should change direction from southwest to north-northeast. When this direction change happens, cold air will start spilling into the region. Low temperatures Tuesday night into Wednesday are expected to drop into the 20's and any left-over showers will fall as snow. 

Accumulations Wednesday morning are expected to be minimal, from nothing at all to possibly a trace to an inch at most. Temperatures Wednesday will break the freezing mark and make it up to the upper 30's, with clearing skies. The sun should help clear the streets of any snow that does accumulate.

Wednesday night through Friday afternoon we are expecting clear skies, with temperatures struggling to get above freezing. Lows are expected to be near 20°F. Our next storms start to move in Friday evening and through the weekend. Cold air is expected to continue flowing into the region when these storms arrive so most of the precipitation could be in the form of snow.

We'll have to keep an eye on the forecast through mid-week to see how things develop for the coming weekend. Right now, it looks like this cold arctic-like weather pattern could continue through the first week of March. 

Bottom line: little chance of snow for now. This weekend, however could be a different story. Cold is certain, and expect freezing temperatures to be likely from Tuesday night on forward for a week or two.



For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com


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Power is out in west Shoreline

Monday, February 20, 2023

 
City Light outages 2-20-23

About an hour ago my lights flickered gently and the transformer near my house hummed. The lights didn't go out and the transformer didn't blow, but other parts of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and north Seattle were not so fortunate.

Close to 6,000 households have no power from City Light; most in Richmond Beach and Innis Arden.

The outage at Bitter Lake was caused by a tree but the rest just say "investigating". City Light is just ballparking the restoration time and setting almost all of the restoration time at 11pm - 12am.

If you don't have a generator keep the refrigerator closed and get out the blankets.

Woodway has power. PSE has outages but the closest affected area is near Redmond. 

--Diane Hettrick

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The colors of the Northwest

Photo by Jo Simmons

It was a misty morning, but our colors tend to be muted anyway. The subtleties of half a dozen shades of green. The warm browns. And the blue gray white slate color of the water shading without horizon into the sky.

This is a view of Twin Ponds. If you look in the background, the second pond is just visible over the berm.

--Diane Hettrick



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HomeTechHacker: Add Wi-Fi 6 to your home without buying a new router

By Marlon Buchanan

Do you have slow or dead Wi-Fi spots in your home? Do you want to speed up your Wi-Fi and make sure you can take advantage of the speed your new laptop or mobile phone can handle? Have you waited to upgrade and improve your Wi-Fi because you don’t want to replace your Wi-Fi router? Maybe all you need is a Wi-Fi 6 access point!

What’s Wi-Fi 6?

Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is the latest Wi-Fi standard. It is faster and more stable than its predecessors. Theoretical speeds for Wi-Fi 6 top out at 250% of the previous standard, Wi-Fi 5. As a bonus, Wi-Fi 6-certified devices come with WPA3, the latest Wi-Fi security standard. They also come with MU-MIMO, which helps Wi-Fi speeds when there are multiple devices connected.

What’s a Wi-Fi access point?

A Wi-Fi access point, sometimes called a wireless access point, connects to a router, switch, or hub via Ethernet and emits a Wi-Fi signal for connecting to your network. Wi-Fi access points are used for extending a wireless network.

You can add a Wi-Fi access point to your home network anywhere you have an Ethernet network connection. You don’t need to replace your router at all, as an access point can work with your Wi-Fi router. The best practice is to make the wireless access point Wi-Fi names and passwords the same as your router’s Wi-Fi networks to make it work seamlessly with your Wi-Fi devices.

Wireless access points can be really helpful if there’s a spot in your home that has a weak Wi-Fi signal. And, of course, you can use access points to add faster Wi-Fi standards like Wi-Fi 6 to your home.

Wi-Fi access point
Recommended Wi-Fi access points

There are lots of good Wi-Fi access points, but I generally recommend TP-Link access points for most people. I personally own the EAP 610 as it has a great combination of features and prices. If you want a Wi-Fi access point and want to save some money and aren’t interested in Wi-Fi 6, I generally recommend (and own) the TP-Link EAP 225.

Marlon Buchanan, HomeTechHacker
You can find more recommendations for Wi-Fi access points by using the HomeTechHacker Technology Advisor or by checking out my Buyer’s guide

Marlon Buchanan is a best-selling author, IT Director, and founder of HomeTechHacker.com, a website with free resources to help you make the most of your home technology.


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