WeatherWatcher: Dreaming of a White Christmas?

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Have you been dreaming of a White Christmas? Maybe a lot of us have, and maybe that's why the chance of snow Christmas Eve into Christmas morning has become more likely.

I wanted to talk about all this talk of lowland snow. I've been watching the forecasts now for over a week and they've all been flirting with rain/snow mixed showers for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Well, now a lot of things seem to be all in agreement about it.

So, let's define what a White Christmas is. National Weather Service and Accuweather both define a white Christmas as 1 inch or more of accumulated snow on the ground at any time December 25th.

Now let's talk about the weather pattern. The jet stream (strong river of winds at 30,000 feet in the air) right now is diving in a southeast direction from the gulf of Alaska down past Washington state, cutting east into Oregon/California. It is in a strong northwest flow, bringing cold air down from the arctic over the Pacific waters and into our area. This set up typically brings the marginal wet snow showers/systems. Sometimes it can create a convergence zone which can produce a significant but narrow band of heavy snow along an east west oriented line anywhere between Marysville and Tacoma.

Decorated house under 8 inches of snow, Shoreline, WA December 2008.
Photo by Carl Dinse

The Forecast:
What's in the forecast with agreement is a slight chance of some mixed wet snow after Midnight tonight. Christmas Eve appears to be a mix of showers and snow showers. Accumulations are expected to be short lived and maybe up to an inch. Overnight into Christmas morning is when the temperatures drop into the low 30's or upper 20's with moisture still present. This could produce an accumulation that might stick around through at least the mid-morning hours for Christmas Day.

I want to stress that this is a very marginal forecast. It might get cold and we might have some snow showers after the cold arrives.  Could be a convergence zone but nothing can really pin point that small of a weather system with any confidence. So bottom line, the possibility is stronger this year than most years here, and all the right things are coming together to make it very possible. One thing for sure is, it will get cold Christmas morning. High temperatures are going to range to the upper 30's to about the 40°F mark. Lows in the low 30's to mid-20's depending on location. Saturday-Sunday appears to be warming back up a little to seasonal temperatures with a new Pacific rain storm moving in Saturday afternoon.

If you were wondering, the last two White Christmas's we've had were December 2008 and December 1990.

For current weather conditions and updates, you can visit my website at ShorelineWeather.com



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'Groundswell' Eco-Art exhibition arrives at Shoreview Park

Rodger Squirell, Shoreline Larvae, 2015
Photo by D. Francis

As a means of fostering new interpretations of art and nature in urban spaces, particularly urban forests like Shoreview and Boeing Creek, the City of Shoreline Public Art Program has initiated the Groundswell Project, a series of temporary eco-art installations from December 2015 – December 2016.

The first two artists in the program are Rodger Squirrell of Lake Forest Park and Theresa Henson of Vashon.

Theresa Henson, Self-Circuit, 2014
Photo by D. Francis

Their works Shoreview Larvae and Self-Circuit are on view in the entry grove at Shoreview Park to the east of the ballpark and play area.

These are temporary placements that are designed to inspire fresh thinking about the natural world while integrating with the natural setting. Squirell’s Larvae will transition in April 2016 into a new phase while Henson’s Circuit is designed to last for a year.

Future installations will occur and the Groundswell Call for Art is online at the City’s art pages (ongoing; no deadline).

The artwork is on view during daylight hours.

Shoreview Park is located at 700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline 98177.



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Animal Acres demonstration garden has new beds thanks to volunteers

New beds for Animal Acres demo garden
Photo by Linda Holman

The Master Gardeners and park volunteers were able to upgrade the demonstration garden at Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park this fall.

They have added four new beds to replace the former mounds. This will enhance the growing season greatly.

Many thanks to our volunteers Mike Vetersneck and Scott Bowen for building these new beds for the garden.

Animal Acres (Pfingst Park) is located at 17411 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.



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Christmas Eve at Ronald United Methodist Church


Christmas Eve at Ronald United Methodist Church,
17839 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline:

A Service of Lessons and Carols

Holy Communion(all are welcome)

Candle lighting.

December 24th at 7pm in our newly remodeled Sanctuary.



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LFP blood drive registers 34 new donors

Bloodworks Northwest was euphoric at the success of the blood drive in Lake Forest Park on Tuesday.

We were able to register 34 donors and of those, 25 units of volunteered blood were collected! Since each unit of blood is able to save up to three lives, the blood that were donated is able to save up to 75 local patients!

The chocolate may have been an inducement, as donors were given Theo Chocolate bars, but the chance to give something truly meaningful and life-saving at this season was probably the biggest factor.

It was a great year working with you and we look forward in having many more successful drives at the Lake Forest Park Town Center! 

 Thank you to the donors of Lake Forest Park!



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Christmas Lights: the three wise snowmen

Tuesday, December 22, 2015


Near N 185th and Ashworth / Wallingford in the Echo Lake neighborhood.
Photo by Lee Lageschulte.



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On the Mayor’s Mind – 12/23/15 - Put a bow on it!

Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead
By Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead

For the last two years I’ve been thinking about what it would be like to write this “final” column. In case you don’t know, in Shoreline, our mayor is not elected by the people, but rather a councilmember is elected by the council, to serve a two year term as mayor.

It’s hard to believe my two years are just about over! I barely remember the first year – you wouldn’t think being Mayor would be much different from being a councilmember, even though it is said to be mostly a ceremonial position, there is a lot of work and effort that goes into preparing for, and running our weekly Council meetings, as well as the speeches, attending regional committee meetings, national conferences and meeting with our Federal Delegation. It’s easily been a 30 hour a week addition to my schedule. And I have to say, I’ve loved every minute of it.

I know I’ve said it before, but it has been a true honor and pleasure to serve as your Mayor.

“Loving every minute of it” may be a bit of an exaggeration; because there were certainly times when the time obligations of this position were a challenge. I assumed that after being a Councilmember for four years, becoming Mayor wouldn’t have been much of a change, but it was a very big change. As Mayor you are the face and voice of Shoreline, and sometimes, sitting in the center of the dais, it feels like people are taking their frustrations out on you, personally.

But that is one of the greatest lessons I have learned. It’s not personal.

Each one of us councilmembers does our very best. We read, we listen, we ask questions, we learn, and, we do as we are elected to – we make decisions based on information, values and what we believe is best for the City.

Even though we all have similar, or even the same information, we don’t always agree on the best solution. And that is the beauty of having a Council of seven. The representatives of the citizens all see things in their own way, which gives us the opportunity to have robust discussions, and even split votes. Unanimous votes are great, of course, and we are fortunate to have had many of those, but it is also important that different views are represented, and that those views are respected.  

Many people have asked me what it feels like to have to work with a colleague that you voted differently from. I just laugh, and think back to one of the best things I learned from former King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson (now Attorney General). You vote and move on.

And if you’re lucky, you have lunch, coffee or even a beer with that person, so you can make sure the waters are smooth. It doesn’t mean you have to agree with their position, but you have to work together, and these decisions are for the good of our community. Again, it’s not personal.

But what is personal is the pride I feel when I drive down Shoreline’s beautiful 3.2 miles of Aurora Avenue, or when I walk into a new Shoreline business, or gaze at our soon to be completed Veterans’ Memorial.

All of these projects were the effort of many, many people – not just the Mayor or the Council, but you, our engaged citizens and volunteers. In the next 10-20 years there will be many changes in Shoreline, and that’s what we have laid the groundwork for – so that these changes are well thought out, and not just a reaction to an insurgency of people who are priced out of Seattle so swarm our city. We all know Shoreline is a great place to live, and folks, the secret is out.

My thanks to all of my readers for giving me a forum to discuss what has been on the Mayor’s Mind – City issues, the loss of loved ones, celebrating new family members, and most of all, remembering to find joy and happiness every day, in the beauty around us.

So that’s 2015-2016, all wrapped up.

My best wishes to all of you.  I look forward to more years of working together, to bring the best to our great City.

Happy holidays,

Mayor Shari Winstead



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Celebrate 2016 with Karaoke / Bingo Friday, Jan 8


Karaoke - Bingo, January 8, 6:45pm at Senior Center, NE 185th and 1st NE. 
Make your reservations on line now.



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Still time to have a photo with Santa at LFP Town Center


Santa will be at Town Center on the lower level until Christmas Eve. Not much of a line, lots going on around you, and photos with the old Frederick and Nelson set as the backdrop!

Wednesday: 10am - 9pm
Thursday:  9:30am - 5pm

Shh! Don't tell the kids, but you have your choice of Santas, depending on when you go. Here's the Santa Schedule.

Town Center is at the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.



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Crime in Shoreline - weeks ending 12-7 and 12-14-2015

Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blottter.

Crime continues in spite of the season, with package thieves getting bolder and bolder, including the woman caught on apartment surveillance video carrying a mail bag - full of stolen mail - while she tries to break into buildings and picks up packages on porches.

Lots of shoplifters, and package thieves, including one who got a wedding gift from victim's porch.

The taggers are back, spraypainting on city utility boxes and targets at public parks.

Bicycles went missing, and someone is specializing in prying open locked mailboxes.

Week ending 12-07-2015

11-26  Several calls about extremely drunk male at Paramount Park, stumbling around with several bottles of whiskey and urinating in the bushes.
11-27  Someone punctured tires and poured anti-freeze into a car gas tank at apartment parking on N 175th.
11-28  Drunken male passed out on sidewalk near entrance to Shay's on Aurora.
11-29  Christmas decorations stolen from lawn 16xx NE 185.
11-30  Theft from public storage unit at 149xx Aurora.
11-30  Theft from storage locker at The Blakeley, 192nd and Aurora.
11-30  Shoplifter at Bartells escaped on bicycle.
12-01  Heroin overdose in Fred Meyer restroom.
12-01  Burglary 178xx Ashworth, kicked in door from garage, stole jewelry,,
12-01  Patient at Crista Senior Living rehab kicked out after injecting heroin/meth into his IV line.
12-01  Burglary - second on street 178xx Ashworth, kicked in front door but didn't take anything.
12-01  Located driver from hit and run at 188th and Aurora; he was intoxicated.
12-02  Possible theft suspect refused to ID himself, then ran from police. They pursued and arrested.
12-02  180xx 1st NE, unknown suspect forced entry into locked room, stole safe and revolver.
12-03  5xx N 167th, while someone was home, suspect pounded on door, then threw a rock through the window to access front door.
12-03  Unknown suspect tried to steal several pair of work boots from Sears but gave them back when he was surrounded by employees.
12-03  Suspects seen stealing mail 20300 block of Greenwood. Some discarded mail found nearby.
12-03  Unlocked bike stolen from rack at Fred Meyer.
12-04  Driver of stolen vehicle tried to elude police but was stopped and all three occupants detained.
12-04  School-owned iPad stolen from student backpack at Shorewood - tech services shut it down.
12-05  Valuable candlesticks stolen from Highlands Chapel.

Week ending 12-14-2015

12-06  Everett Police stopped a stolen vehicle and found checks from a Shoreline resident in vehicle.
12-06  Sound City Bible Church burglarized 2800 200th NE in Shoreline.
12-07  O'Reilly work van stolen from Aurora location.
12-07  Video equipment stolen from storage locker at Shoreline Unitarian Church 147xx 1st NE.
12-07  Victim's car was prowled at 145xx Dayton. Nothing taken but someone else's credit card on ground by car.
12-07  Tires slashed on vehicle in private driveway at 157xx Ashworth.
12-08  Items stolen from lawn at 147xx 30th NE.
12-08  Woman followed to her apartment by man yelling at her. She thinks it was because of her faith.
12-09  Stolen vehicle recovered when owner saw it at the Chevron station on Aurora and chased off the three occupants.
12-09  Forced entry burglary at 185xx Burke.
12-09  Person tried to pry off a "boot" put on his car by SCC security.
12-09  25 plus mailboxes at 175xx Fremont pried open and mail taken.
12-09  Locking mailbox on stand pried open at 167xx Linden.
12-09  6xx N 176 attempt to pry open mailbox.
12-09  Man's bike and trailer stolen from foyer of Fred Meyer.
12-10  Woman was home at 162xx Corliss but did not respond when someone rang the bell. She looked out the window and saw a man trying to crawl through the partially opened garage door.
12-10  175xx Fremont - locking mailbox pried open and package stolen.
12-10  Unknown suspect stole a vehicle from a home in The Highlands. Vehicle was in driveway, unlocked, with keys inside.
12-10  Officer arrived at Safeway to take a shoplifting report just as employee detained a second shoplifter.
12-10  Someone selling stolen goods from a vehicle at 155x Linden.
12-12  Construction trailer stolen from 183xx 3rd Ave NE.
12-12  Vehicle stolen from parking slot at apartments 1999xx 19th NE.
12-12  Person at Tyee Apts overdosed on heroin. While someone was performing CPR on him, someone else stole rescuer's backpack.
12-12  Another burglary to storage locker at 149xx Aurora.
12-13  Officer observed a man on N 185th swaying back and forth and beginning to stumble into traffic.



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In The Garden Now … Heavenly Bamboo

Sacred Bamboo

Text and photo by Victoria Gilleland

When people hear that the common name for this plant is ‘Heavenly Bamboo’ they sometimes shriek in horror, “Not bamboo!” Bamboo has a well-earned reputation as a thug in the garden. It’s been known to spread relentlessly and to be very difficult to eradicate. This is not that bamboo. This is Nandina domestica, a completely different, well-mannered shrub that just happens to have “Bamboo” in its common name because it resembles bamboo.

The Heavenly Bamboo pictured here is one I bought as a species plant many years ago so it’s not a named variety. It’s been growing in a large decorative pot in my garden for about 10 years. I’m sure it’s root bound, but it still looks healthy and produces white flowers in spring followed by red berries in fall and winter so it can stay there a bit longer. I hate to disturb a plant that’s doing well.

I’ve found that some plants actually flower and berry better if they’re under a certain amount of stress such as minimal water or being root bound. I think it may be true in this case.

This evergreen shrub is about 5 feet high and 4 feet wide. Grown directly in the ground it would probably grow larger. On this and most other nandina varieties, new foliage is a shade of red or orange, turning to green later in spring and summer. Foliage changes from green to shades of red as the weather cools in fall. A sunnier spot in the garden usually means more colorful foliage.

There are many varieties of heavenly bamboo available for northwest gardens. They range in size from compact to large shrubs. Foliage color and growth habit differ among varieties. Some will survive colder temperatures than others. Check out the details before you make a choice.

Why not bring a bit of heaven into your life with the addition of Heavenly Bamboo to your garden?

(Botanical Name: Nandina domestica)

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 20 years.



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Christmas Eve Services at Richmond Beach Congregational Church UCC


You are invited to a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 11pm at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC, at the corner of NW Richmond Beach Rd and 15th Ave NW in Shoreline, 206-542-7477.



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Christmas Lights: Richmond Highlands

Monday, December 21, 2015



This home is on N 179th in the Richmond Highlands neighborhood. Photo by Lee Lageschulte.



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Shop with a cop

LFP and Shoreline Police at Fred Meyer

Monday was shop-with-a-cop at the Shoreline Fred Meyer. Thanks to generous donations by the Lake Forest Park Rotary Club and the Lake Forest Park Police Officers' Guild, Lake Forest Park Police and Shoreline Police were able to take over ten children on a holiday shopping spree.

Officers from both departments donated their time to participate in this event for our area children and their families. Additional thanks goes out to city and school staff who assisted with this as well. Happy holidays!




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For the Birds: Which bird is your Christmas bird?

Male Pileated Woodpecker
Photo by Lyn Topinka
By Christine Southwick

A Christmas Bird should be something special and distinct, or have bright Christmas colors.

For many people, the Northern Cardinal epitomizes Christmas. Not for me. Northern Cardinals are not found in Washington. I want a local bird for my Christmas Bird.

Dark-eyed Juncos, called Snowbirds in colder areas, seem too staid for my tastes, although the white flash of their tails as they dart away is pleasing to my eyes. Wintering Fox Sparrows and Varied Thrushes are strong contenders. Chickadees, with their cute up-side down antics, winning stares, and “deedeedees saying, “I see you”, are on my list, but become runners-up when compared to the elegant Pileated Woodpecker.

Female Pileated Woodpecker on snag
Photo by Forrest Gamble

A local resident, the Pileated Woodpecker is about the size of a crow, and one of the largest and most striking forest birds in North America. The bright red moustachial stripe indicates a male; the females have a black stripe there.

These woodpeckers make unique rectangular holes in dead or partially-dead trees, snags, and fallen logs searching for carpenter ants and other tasty bugs. They will forage, roost,  and often nest in stands of mature forest which have larger snags and older dying trees. Their old nest holes provide critical shelter for owls, ducks, bats, swifts, and small woodland mammals.

Unlike other local woodpeckers, the sound of their loud drumming is irregular, and often low to the ground. A breeding pair in my neighborhood uses a specific telephone pole each year to call to each other, and when the juveniles start flying around, to call them back home. Somehow that seems to be more effective than their loud rolling calls.

Male Pileated Woodpecker
Photo by Craig Kerns

With pileated-friendly surrounding habitat, these red-topped birds will come to bird feeders, especially suet, and will readily drink at bird baths. If you are lucky enough to have breeding Pileated Woodpeckers in your area, you might get to see the punk-orange-topped youngsters being taught to come to your suet.

Even though Pileated Woodpeckers are pretty adaptable, their habitat is dwindling so fast that the species is currently on the watch-list for threatened bird species.

Their preferred housing is hard to find. So, next time you think about cutting down dead or dying trees, leave them, or if you feel too unsafe, create 20 foot snags. You will be rewarded with woodpeckers, nuthatches, sapsuckers and other cavity dwelling birds.



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Attorney General Ferguson files against tech support provider scam

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a lawsuit against one of the biggest independent tech support providers in the world, iYogi, and its President, Vishal Dhar, to stop a scam that uses deception and scare tactics to pressure consumers into buying unnecessary tech support services.

The lawsuit, filed in King County Superior Court, alleges iYogi’s tactics are unfair and deceptive business practices that violate Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. The lawsuit also alleges iYogi induced consumers to install unnecessary software as part of its ploy to coerce them into buying tech support services, a violation of Washington’s Computer Spyware Act.

The state seeks to stop these illegal business practices and recover money for Washington victims. The total number of Washingtonians affected will be identified during the lawsuit, but is estimated to be in the hundreds, if not thousands. The state may seek up to $2,000 in civil penalties for each violation of the Consumer Protection Act and $100,000 per violation of the Computer Spyware Act.

“Tech support scams defraud consumers and often trade on the good reputations of legitimate businesses,” said Ferguson. “This lawsuit sends a message to tech support scammers that my office will hold them accountable.”

Tech support scams are a national problem with local ramifications. According to Microsoft, an estimated 71,000 Washingtonians lose $33 million each year to these schemes. Nationwide, an estimated 3.3 million Americans suffer $1.5 billion in annual losses from tech support scams.

Brad Smith, Microsoft’s President and Chief Legal Officer said “Over the past 18 months alone, Microsoft has received more than 180,000 customer calls regarding tech support fraud. Today’s announcement is an important step toward addressing this issue, which disproportionately affects the most vulnerable segments of our society.”

According to AARP State Director Doug Shadel, tech support scams can disproportionately affect older adults.

“Despite emerging years ago, the tech support scam continues to plague consumers around the nation, generating more reports to the AARP Foundation Fraud Fighter Call Center here in Seattle (800-646-2283) than any scheme except maybe the IRS Imposter Scam,” says Shadel.

“The bottom line is that manufacturers of computers DO NOT make phone calls or send ads to individual customers about problems with their machines. The best ‘fix’ for this problem is to simply hang up or contact your service provider independently with questions.”

The Attorney General’s Office offers the following tips to avoid tech support scams:
  • Never give control of your computer to a third party unless you can confirm it is a legitimate representative from a company where you’re already a customer
  • Ask if there is a fee or subscription associated with the “service.” If there is, hang up
  • Do not provide Social Security numbers, banking, or credit card or other financial information
  • Protect personal computers with legitimate and updated security software. Victim of a tech support scam? Contact the Attorney General’s Office.

If you believe you are a victim of the iYogi scam, or any other tech support scam, file a consumer complaint with the Attorney General’s Office.

For additional Internet safety tips, advice and information visit the Attorney General's website, here.



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Small business: Sylvia's Swimwear opens location in Shoreline

It's always tropical inside Sylvia's

Sylvia’s Swimwear, a local specialty retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest retail store in Shoreline. Located just south of Ballinger Village at 20030 Ballinger Way NE, Sylvia’s hopes to call this newly constructed building home for many years to come.
 
Located in a brand new building on Ballinger Way

After more than twelve years in the Northgate area of Seattle, a move was necessitated by the Sound Transit light rail expansion which impacted all businesses located at the Northgate Station shopping center.

One ADA and five additional dressing rooms
all with three-way mirrors

Sylvia’s Shoreline store has a delightful beach theme complete with palm trees and cabana style dressing rooms designed by Shoreline local Bev Horgan of International Surroundings in collaboration with Hodge Construction as general contractor. An added bonus - the store utilizes 100% LED lighting, dramatically reducing power usage.

Established in 1975 to fill the needs of local swimmers, Sylvia’s has become a community staple.

Whether you swim competitively, are involved in Aquatic Fitness classes, triathlons, swim lessons, water polo, lifeguarding, or are just looking for a beautiful vacation suit, Sylvia’s is sure to have what you are looking for.

Sylvia's has a large inventory, in a range of sizes
 
In addition to its new store in Shoreline, Sylvia’s also operates a longstanding store in the Overlake area of Bellevue as well as distributes products nationally through internet sales.
 
Sylvia’s is excited to be members of the Shoreline community and looks forward to meeting and serving its new and existing customers.



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Wednesday is the deadline to get a health plan for Jan 1


From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Consumers have until Dec. 23 to sign up for a health plan through Washington Health Benefit Exchange for coverage that begins on Jan. 1. The last day to get health insurance for 2016 is Jan. 31. 

People who do not have a health plan for 2016 face a penalty on their taxes of 2.5 percent of their income or $695 per person, whichever is higher. Read more about the tax penalty.

If you are still looking for a health plan, you can look for one at our state’s health insurance exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder and find out if you qualify for financial help, including tax credits that may lower the cost of coverage.

If you do not qualify for help with your health insurance, you can contact an insurance agent or broker to find out what your plan options are.

Read some tips from our office about things you should consider when shopping for a health plan.
Questions? You can contact our consumer advocates online or at 1-800-562-6900.



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Ridgecrest Public House food trucks for the week

Grilled cheese like mother never made!

The new Ridgecrest Public House at 5th NE and NE 165th continues to sponsor food trucks outside their business - three this week.

Those over 21 are welcome to bring their food inside the Pub to eat.

The winter hours are 5-8pm. When the weather gets better, the hours will be extended and outdoor seating will be available.

Tuesday 22nd: The Peach and The Pig
Pulled pork, grilled chicken, or mushroom sandwiches, meatballs and mushrooms, prawn salad

Wednesday 23rd: Grilled Cheese Experience
Grilled cheese sandwiches like mother never made, plus tomato basil soup.

Thursday 24th: no truck

Friday 25th: no truck

Saturday 26th: Off the Rez
Tacos (pulled pork indian, beef chili indian, chicken chili verde), Quinoa Succotash
Indian as in Native American - not as in India

Sunday 27th: no truck




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LFP Blood Drive change of venue - but you still get chocolate



LFP Blood Drive Tuesday, December 22nd

at Windermere Real Estate Office 
Upper level at LFP Town Center

11am – 5pm  (closed for lunch 1-2pm)


As the holiday season is in full swing, so is the need for blood donors. To show appreciation for all the donors during the holiday week, everyone who registers will receive a Theo Chocolate bar.

Just look for the bloodmobile on the upper level of the parking area between Windermere Real Estate Office and the LFP Bar and Grill.

For information, call Bloodworks at 1-800-398-7888



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Christmas Services at St. David



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Christmas Lights: Innis Arden

Sunday, December 20, 2015


A home in Innis Arden, photographed by Lee Lageschulte.



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NE 178th - almost done

NE 178th on Saturday
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Jerry Pickard took these photos on Saturday, December 19, while crews were still at work on NE 178th.

Detour route on Brookside Blvd
still has some sidewalk work

Once paved, the road will be reopened to traffic, with or without lane-control flagging, depending on adjacent work such as sidewalk and electrical installations.

The remainder of the concrete sidewalks will be done soon, also weather permitting. This will leave placement of the pedestrian-actuated crossing signs, landscaping, mitigation replanting, and the punch list of completion items.



Soon this will be done!


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International Community Health Services (ICHS) receives two major honors

ICHS in Shoreline
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

For a second year in a row, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named ICHS a “National Quality Leader.” This year, ICHS is the only community health center in Washington state to receive the honor.

ICHS was also recognized as a “success story” by the Washington Health Alliance and the Washington Health Care Authority in the new Washington State Common Measure Set for Health Care Quality and Cost. The report analyzes 52 medical measures to enable a common way to track how the health care system is performing. ICHS was identified among the top performing medical groups in the state for the Medicaid population they serve.

As the only National Quality Leader in 2015, ICHS will get an additional $40,713, bringing to $155,139 the total funding it will receive from the federal 2015 Health Center Quality Improvement Grant awards. The funds will be used to improve primary care service delivery and infrastructure.

About $63.3 million in Affordable Care Act funding was awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in 2015 to 1,153 health centers throughout the nation, with the “National Quality Leader” designation given to select health centers that are the highest performers compared to national standards and benchmarks in key clinical areas.

HRSA Acting Administrator Jim Macrae said the funds reward those health centers that are achieving the highest levels of clinical quality performance and improvement.

“The awards will help health centers continue to provide comprehensive primary care to the nation’s most vulnerable communities,” he said.

ICHS CEO Teresita Batayola said receiving the National Quality Leader designation for 2015 was especially meaningful, since ICHS also received the same honor in 2014. She added that the recognition from the Washington State Common Measure report affirms the hard work of ICHS’ health care teams to meet high patient care standards.

“We are very proud to receive these honors because they validate our commitment to excellence and our desire to give the best health care to our patients today and in the years to come,” she said.


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Register now for Pressed Plants workshop at Kruckeberg

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden will hold a Pressed Plants Crafts - Botanical Valentines workshop on Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 6-8pm at the Garden at 20312 15th Ave NW in Shoreline.
Make a beautiful valentine for your sweetie and learn about pressing and drying plants. There are so many hearts in nature! We've collected a bunch, and will have pressed leaves and flowers for you to create a unique card.

$35 ($25 for KBGF Members)

Register Now! Classes are small and fill up quickly.



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From student to project lead, Louise Petruzzella redevelops the Clean Energy Technology program at SCC

Shoreline Community College students assess a site
for a vegan farmer's solar energy project.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Community College 

By Madeline Patton

In her first year as the inaugural director of the Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship program at Shoreline Community College, Louise Petruzzella doubled enrollment from 20 to 40 students, reactivated the industry advisory committee and placed all 10 graduates in jobs.

She attributes her accomplishments to several things: a MentorLinks grant, her experience as a graduate of the associate degree program and the subject matter expertise of her five faculty colleagues.

"I have an edge because I was a student in the program," said Petruzzella, who enrolled in winter 2012 and finished her associate degree in clean energy technology in 2014. 

A few other career experiences certainly contributed to Petruzzella maximizing the mentoring, professional development and $20,000 in program development support provided by the MentorLinks grant that the American Association of Community Colleges awarded to her through its Advanced Technological Education grant from the National Science Foundation.

"Without MentorLinks, it wouldn't have been possible. It's not about the money. It's about the cachet," she said.

While Petruzzella was a clean energy technology novice before enrolling at Shoreline, her 15 years of teaching philosophy as a part-time instructor at various colleges gave her an unusual perspective of the program's potential and how to instigate organizational changes to improve it.

Her experience in construction — having worked for her dad's general contracting business as a teenager and used home renovation jobs to pay her college tuition — made her acutely aware of the challenges employers face and their expectations for employees.

When she moved to Washington several years ago, the recession was setting in and she could not find a teaching job. To pay her bills, she went back to construction until she was laid off. When an unemployment office staffer offered retraining, Petruzzella chose the clean energy technology (CET) program at Shoreline.

She liked what she was learning in her CET courses, but was frustrated by the lack of program leadership and structure to help students obtain internships and jobs.

Midway through the program, even as she picked up adjunct teaching assignments (including the CET program), Petruzzella began formulating ways to improve Shoreline's program and use her unusual skill set. She started talking to anyone on campus who would listen to her. Her message: "You have a potentially wonderful program, but you need someone to run it and I suggest you hire me."

College administrators were persuaded and started a formal search for the program's first leader. Shortly after she was hired, Petruzzella and the college's grant writer completed the MentorLinks grant application. "I already had a vision of what I wanted to happen in the program," she said.

Kenneth A. Walz, Petruzzella's MentorLinks mentor, points out that most new faculty members spend their first year getting their bearings, not remaking a program. Walz teaches chemistry and engineering instructor at Madison Area Technical College (MATC) in Wisconsin and is principal investigator of Career Education in Renewable Energy Technologies, an ATE project at MATC.

Petruzzella added three new courses, revised several introductory courses for online delivery, led with Walz, a multi-day biofuels workshop for educators, hosted a regional renewable energy industry conference and established partnerships with a neighboring community college and university.
During the second year of the MentorLinks grant, Petruzzella plans to involve the industry advisory committee (which she grew from four to more than 30 members) in a formal curriculum review to shift the program's focus to high-performance buildings as a state-funded solar energy initiative ends in 2016. She hopes to grow enrollment to 60 students.

"When I say it helped that I was a student in the program, I mean that. I want the success of my students. I saw where the program wasn't doing what it should be doing for our students. So that's what really inspires me. To make sure they are getting relevant training, that they are going to be employed, that they are going to have an internship if they want. That's what's really driving me," she said.


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Change of venue: Donate blood, reward yourself with Theo Chocolates



To show appreciation for all the donors who donate during the holiday week, everyone who registers will receive a Theo Chocolate bar.

The Lake Forest Park Town Center will have the bloodmobile parked by Windemere on the upper level from 11am – 5pm Tuesday, December 22nd. (closed for lunch between 1-2pm)

Consider taking a few minutes of your time to donate blood. It’s the gift of life to people in need. No appointment needed. Just look for the Bloodmobile in the lower level parking area.

For information or to register, call Bloodworks at 1-800-398-7888.

Updated 12-21-2015

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Photo: Theme tree - Seahawks blue

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

This one seems appropriate for the day! Lee Lageschulte photographed this tree detail at Wight's Nursery in Lynnwood.



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SW girls basketball Friday night

SW girls basketball vs Edmonds-Woodway Friday night December 18, 2015, final score Edmonds-Woodway 51 Shorewood 45.


Shorewood's Taryn Shelley is fouled as she puts up a shot from the key.



Thunderbird Jalyn Hizey goes up from under the basket to score.



Shorewood's number 33, Katie Taylor, fights for the rebound late in the game.


With time running down Lily Gustafson shoots a set shot in the key.




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Editorial: How much density do you have to have to support a coffee house?

By Diane Hettrick

The Bounty, the last coffee house in North City, closed its doors on December 15. It had previously reduced its operating hours in an attempt to cut costs, but that was not enough to keep it financially viable.

This is the third coffee house to close in North City. Brown's Coffee, with a charming decor, great food, and coffee roasted and ground on site, closed its location down the street three years ago.

The Bounty took over from a  previous business which was also failing, the Laughing Ladies.

The North City business district has high density housing, with half a dozen high rise apartment buildings within walking distance.

All three venues had experimented with live musical performances, play spaces for children, different kinds of food. All had wi-fi, various size of tables. A couple were friendly to groups meeting on their premises. Some had friendly staff, some were said to be a little grumpy.

Brown's had terrible parking, the others had a generous parking lot. Brown's had gourmet food; The Bounty had egg muffins stuffed into plastic cups.

In other words, their business models had little in common, but all ended up closing their doors.

It makes me wonder how much density you have to have to support a local business like a coffee shop.

I worked in downtown Seattle for five years. I discovered that every high-rise office building had a small cafe. Some were on public streets. Some were entered from loading docks on alleys. The Columbia Center had at least two cafes on the mezzanine - and possibly more. For the most part these cafes had no decor, but they did have great food.

All had long lines during lunch time and did a booming business.

Our residential buildings are not enough to support coffee shops. Will it take 12 story office buildings to support a cafe?



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Girls at the Kingfisher Club

The Girls at the Kingfisher Club
by Genevieve Valentine

Jo and her sisters are known to the dancers and musicians and club owners and bartenders only as "Princess."

They don't disclose their names to anyone, they reveal no details about themselves or their lives outside of the speakeasies. And at the end of a night of dancing, with their shoes wearing thin, the twelve dancing princesses slip away together, disappearing into the anonymous darkness.

With a nod to the Grimm's version of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," twelve sisters escape imprisonment by a domineering father to the freedom of the dance halls.

Even with a fairy tale as a root story, these characters are firmly rooted in Prohibition-era New York City, and are heavily influenced by the fast-changing social landscape for women in America of the 1920's.

Readers will keep pages turning to discover what happens to the "princesses" when their secret is discovered!

Recommended for readers ages 14 to adult.  The audiobook, deftly read by Susie Berneis, is also recommended.​


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Don't wait, prepare now for winter power outages

Use flashlights, not candles

From the City of Lake Forest Park

As we know from power outages experienced by area residents and businesses during recent wind- and rainstorms, it is important to be prepared for potential interruptions in power service. Reduce the inconvenience by being ready.

Before the storm:
  1. prepare and keep emergency kits handy and include, among other things, a working flashlight, glow-in-the-dark stick lights, a wind-up clock, portable radio, manual can opener, and Mylar blanket;
  2. check out what to do if there is an outage; unplug sensitive electronic equipment, like computers; know which natural gas appliances will continue to operate if there is an electrical outage (natural gas water heaters, gas log fireplaces, gas ovens and ranges);
  3. know where your main power switch is, and know how to safely reset the circuit breaker or replace a fuse.
During the storm:
  • Turn off lights and appliances.
  • Leave one light switch on so you’ll know when your power is back on.
  • Use flashlights as a light source instead of candles.
  • Never use a gas range, indoor cooker, or charcoal or gas barbecue for heating.
  • Keep your freezer and refrigerator doors closed and open them only when necessary.
  • Close curtains and drapes to keep the heat in.
  • Wear warm clothes in layers.
  • If the indoor temperature drops to 55 degrees or below, open your faucets so there is a constant drip to prevent pipes from freezing.
  • During a major storm, have a plan for locating family members in case you are not with them. Call the American Red Cross at 206-322-2345 for more information.
  • Remember that cordless telephones will not work without electricity. Have a corded or cell phone available.

For a few residents on the east side of the City, power is provided by Puget Sound Energy (PSE). Check out PSE’s electric safety and emergency preparedness information.

For most residents of the City of Lake Forest Park, power is provided by Seattle City Light (SCL). For more emergency preparedness tips and information about how SCL restores power, click here.


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Lake Forest Park and Shoreline Police Departments partner on Community Nurturing Trust Workshops


The Lake Forest Park and Shoreline police departments have once again partnered on the Nurturing Trust Program, a series of workshops focused on issues directly or indirectly affecting families in the community.

Topics are: Positive Discipline, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse, Bullying, Teen Suicide, Drugs and Prostitution, and Leadership.

In addition to information about the importance of these issues, the workshops provide basic tools that can help parents deal with the issues and avoid victimization.

The workshops begin on Friday, February 5, 2016, and continue for the next five Friday evenings: February 12, 19, 26; and March 4 and 11, 2016.

Classes are held on the third floor of Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, from 6:30 to 9:00pm.

This series of workshops is offered in Spanish and is for parents only. Childcare is provided and refreshments will be served.

Space is limited, so register soon by calling 206-801-2719, or email with your name and phone number.


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Career Building classes scheduled at Shoreline Community College

ATTENTION MATURE JOB SEEKERS: 
Career Builder Courses

One of the fastest growing segments of the labor market is the age 50 and older worker.  Career Builder courses are designed for those who are 50 and older who want to or are being required to return to work or even change careers. Classes include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, QuickBooks, Keyboarding as well as Internet and computer basics. We also offer courses in job hunting, transitioning to a new career, and home business resources.

NEW! 
Shoreline will unveil a broader Continuing Education Program for Winter Quarter! Along with our Career Builder courses (computer training, and business and professional development offerings), we’re launching courses to hone writing skills, improve and maintain mental and physical health, reveal lesser known regional history, and lots more. Career Builder offerings begin at the start of Winter Quarter, with our new Continuing Education courses beginning in February and March 2016. Browse the 
Winter schedule, and stay tuned in coming weeks for added courses and more details! 

Skills
NEW! Use Your Dependable Strengths
In this intensive, two day group experience, participants identify and articulate their unique strengths and talents, unlock their hidden potential, and improve their employability. Through guided group discussions, you will:
·         Explore "good experiences" for patterns of strengths
·         Create a report of strengths to use in making contacts and improving interviews
·         Practice becoming a "job magnet" to increase job offers and referrals
·         Develop salary negotiation abilities, team skills, and more
This workshop is a product of Bernard Haldane's theory of the Dependable Strengths Articulation Process, rooted in over 60 years of research and practice.
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Saturdays | Building 1400, Room 1402 | Instructor:  Tabor, P.
Tuition: $39.46 | Start date: 3/19/16 | End date: 3/26/19 | P-SKL 104 | Item 6921
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NEW! Get Rich, Stay Rich!
Ariele Huff
 returns for Winter Quarter 2016 after setting a new class enrollment record for Plus 50 last Spring!
Make money your friend and servant. This workshop is a step-by-step guide to bettering your life and your circumstances: A money makeover! Wealth is within your grasp. Participants will leave with increased confidence and wealth awareness, a game plan, a treasure map, and step-by-step guidance, which has helped many become wealthy.

6:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays | Building 1400, Room 1402 | Instructor:  Huff, A.
Tuition: $24.28 | Start date:  1/26/16| End date: 2/16/16 | P-SKL 106 | Item 6925


Business
Introduction to Project Management 
Get started on what it takes to guide and successfully take projects from A-Z!
Students will assess current career or business status, and learn strategies for moving ahead. Regardless of background and whether NGO/nonprofit, or private sector, this class will focus entrepreneurs on project management, finding resources for launching a business, and utilizing best practices.

6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursdays | Building 1100, Room 1103 | Instructor: Adeyemi, L.
Tuition: $18.21 | Start date: 2/18/16 | End date: 3/10/16 | P-BUS 150 | Item 6920
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NEW! Entrepreneurial Edge: What's Next II
Congratulations! You have thought it over and have finally decided to discover your strengths, uncover opportunities, and create your preferred future.

During this 10 week entrepreneurial coaching program, award-winning entrepreneur developer, Tiffany McVeety, will guide you through each of the 10 Keys to Success. Each week a new key will reveal strategies to help you focus on your preferred future, overcome self-imposed limitations and inertia, and provide you structured accountability as you launch and grow the business of your dreams.

Participants will leave with a 3 month, 6 month  and 1 year plan for success, tools to access OPA - Other People Assets, and a step-by-step idea to market launch plan for your next BIG idea.  Three facilitated peer-to-peer mentoring sessions are offered (but not required) during the quarter to support your success. "Motivational!" and "Inspirational!", your instructor Tiffany McVeety, is an independent director whose training company, Girandola Center, trains thinkers, doers, makers, innovators and future leaders through the US State Department IVLP program and other esteemed partners.
 
This class has no pre-requisites. Current business owners, social entrepreneurs, and would-be entrepreneurs will benefit from this hands-on series coaching sessions. Textbook: Please order online: Entrepreneurial Edge Small Business Toolkit. Available on Amazon.com or other book sellers.
10:30-11:20 a.m. Tuesdays | 1/5/16 – 3/8/16| Building 1400, Room 1401
2:30-4:00 p.m. Thursdays | 1/21, 2/18, & 3/3 | Room 1412 | Item 6900 | Instructor: McVeety, T.
Tuition: $24.28 | P-BUS 200
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eBay: The Basics of Selling
Master your eBay Seller account, create successful eBay listings, load pictures and accept credit card payment with PayPal. This course overs selling "Tips, Tricks and Traps,” market analysis, determining shipping costs, where to get FREE shipping supplies, how to print shipping labels from your home computer and get FREE home pickup.
Prerequisites: At least one year experience working with a mouse and keyboard.  Familiarity with Windows or Macintosh environment is very helpful, as is the ability to access your email remotely. A memory stick or thumb drive is required for this class.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. S | Building 1300, Room 1308 | Instructor: TBA
Tuition: $30.35 | Start date: 3/5/16| End date: 3/12/16 | P-BUS 101 | Item 6916
Computing

Quick Keyboarding 
Want to type much faster and with more accuracy? This class really works!: 

After being part of a massive layoff in Sept, and over 50, I found myself highly skilled but only in the select market from which my telecommunications background required. I took all the classes I could, [including] the Keytimer class in February. I am now typing 40+ words per minute. I was a non- typist before. “
Tami Cook
Shoreline, WA

Type properly by touch while increasing your speed and accuracy. At the end of the first session, you will be able to type all the letters of the alphabet, the horizontal numbers, comma and period on the keyboard without looking at your fingers. Using a scientifically designed book, you will see quick results.

Textbook (with software): KEYTIME® Skillbuilder© Learning Kit and KEYtimer© Software CD available in bookstore. ISBN 978-0-9627395-0-7.
8:00am-12:00pm Monday - Thursday | Building 5000, Room 5116 | Instructor: Lewis, L
Tuition: $39.46 | Start date: 3/7/16 | End date: 3/10/16 | P-CMP 100 | Item 6902
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Integrated, Self-paced Computer Lab
Virtually any office position will require at least some experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ready to get started? Come to a self-paced laboratory environment and work in the company of other job seekers. Learn and practice these programs:
·         Outlook:Set up contact lists. Save email drafts. Link keywords in email messages to websites, maps, and photos. Customize your email messages with your own signature.
·         Word:Set up and save documents. Organize files and folders. Learn mail merging.
·         Excel:Get the basics of data creation. Customize slide shows. A coach will help you navigate the software and help menus.
·         PowerPoint:Insert pictures onto slides. Create text blocks and shapes. Add depth and dimension to text and photos. Produce a slide show. This five-week course will prepare you for most any office environment, with all the one-on-one guidance you will need. It's also a great prerequisite to our singularly focused Microsoft application courses.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Windows environment and working with a mouse and keyboard. A memory stick or thumb drive is required for this class.

4:00-7:00 p.m. TWTh | Building 1300, Room 1302 | Bowen, K.
Tuition: $75.88 | Start date: 2/2/16 | End date: 2/28/16| P-CMP 114 | Item 6907
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Email: Outlook Basics
Microsoft Office, including Outlook for email, now has over one billion users worldwide (Softpedia, Softnews, 10 July 2012). This includes over 90% of all offices in the USA. If not already among the tools listed on your resume, it’s time to get fluent with this dynamic and versatile email application. Topics include: An overview of email components, an introduction to Outlook 2013, composing and organizing messages, setting up and managing contacts and to-do lists, scheduling appointments and tasks, and organizing meetings. No previous experience required. 

Textbook: FastCourse Outlook 2013, 
Labyrinth Learning Publishers, ISBN 978-1-59136-512-9.
Most Shoreline Community College textbooks are now ordered online from the University Bookstore, or by visiting:UW Bookstore, 4328 University Way, Seattle, WA  98105. Continuing Education books are no longer available from the Shoreline Community College Bookstore. 
4:00-7:00 p.m.  Mondays | Building 1300, Room 1308 | Instructor: Berkley, W
Tuition: $24.28 | Start date: 1/4/16 | End date: 1/25/16 | P-CMP 101 | Item 6903
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Getting Started with Computers
For many of us the mere thought of learning the basics of computer use can be uncomfortable, even overwhelming. This is a beginning level class designed to help you overcome these common anxieties, and get you emailing, researching, and working right away! Achieve a range of basics and practical applications for personal or business use. Topics include:  Overview of PC hardware and software concepts, Windows 8, word processing and spreadsheets, printing and  Internet browsing, email use, and computer and Internet safety.
No previous experience required. 

Textbook:
 Welcome to the World of Computers, 5th Ed., Labyrinth Learning Publishers, ISBN 978-1-59136-652-2
Please Note: Most Shoreline Community College textbooks are now ordered online from the University Bookstore,or by visiting: UW Bookstore, 4328 University Way, Seattle, WA  98105. Continuing Education books are no longer available from the Shoreline Community College Bookstore. 
4:00-7:00 p.m. Mondays | Building 1300, Room 1308 | Instructor: Berkley, W
Tuition: $30.35 | Start date: 2/22/16 | End date: 3/14/16 | P-CMP 102 | Item 6904
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QuickBooks: A Serious Introduction for General Use and Payroll
Get started with this valuable accounting software that is used by more than 80% of small to mid-sized businesses. You will learn the basics of how QuickBooks can aid you in performing daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping and accounting operations for a business. This one fills up fast, so register early!  Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Windows environment and working with a mouse and keyboard. A memory stick or thumb drive is required for this class.
6:00-9:00 p.m. Thursdays | Building 1300, Room 1305 | Instructor: Hudson, J.R.
Tuition: $36.42 | Start date: 1/21/16 | End date: 2/18/16 | P-CMP 104 | Item 6906
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PowerPoint 2013 Essentials
PowerPoint is like an electronic slide show, but with a nearly endless choice of colors, fonts, and presentation styles.  Create text animations to make pictures appear and move, add impressive backgrounds, charts and tables, different kinds of art and graphics, and much more.  Learn the skills to create a slide show of any kind, with tips on integrating your oral presentation. Additionally, with PowerPoint, you will gain intuition and insights for other graphics programs. Note: Previous experience with Microsoft Word and familiarity with a Windows environment are recommended. 

Textbook:  FastCourse Microsoft PowerPoint 2013: Level 1, ISBN-13: 978-1-59136-506-8, Labyrinth Learning Publishers. Most Shoreline Community College textbooks are now ordered online from the University Bookstore, orby visiting: UW Bookstore, 4328 University Way, Seattle, WA  98105. Continuing Education books are no longer available from the Shoreline Community College Bookstore.

4-7 p.m. Mondays | Building 1300, Room 1304 | Instructor: Berkley, W
Tuition: $24.28 | Start date: 3/21/16 | End date: 4/4/16 | P-CMP 113 | Item 6911
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Word 2013 Essentials 
A serious introduction to the basics and beyond of this robust word processing program. You will create, edit, and proofread documents, change the look of text and the document, present information in columns and tabs and work with graphics, symbols, and diagrams. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Windows environment and working with a mouse and keyboard. 

Textbook: Step by Step Microsoft Office Word 2013
ISBN: 978-0-7356-6912-3.
Most Shoreline Community College textbooks are now ordered online from the University Bookstore, or by visiting:UW Bookstore, 4328 University Way, Seattle, WA  98105. Continuing Education books are no longer available from the Shoreline Community College Bookstore. 

6:00-9:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays | Building 1300, Room 1304 | Instructor: Aldrich, M.
Tuition: $30.35 | Start date: 2/1/16 | End date: 2/10/16 | P-CMP 129 | Item 6908
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Excel 2013 Essentials
Get the basics and beyond for creating spreadsheets. You will create, edit and format a worksheet, perform calculations, print workbook contents, filter and sort data, and work with charts. You'll learn to use the Help and other built-in tools. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Windows environment, or Getting Started with Computers, or Integrated, Self-Paced Computer Lab.  A memory stick or thumb drive is required for this class. Word experience is helpful but not required.

Textbook:  Mastery Series: Microsoft Excel 2013 Introductory Skills
, ISBN: 978-1-59136-521-1.
Most Shoreline Community College textbooks are now ordered online from the University Bookstore, or by visiting: UW Bookstore, 4328 University Way, Seattle, WA  98105. Continuing Education books are no longer available from the Shoreline Community College Bookstore.

6:00-9:00 p.m. | Mondays and Wednesdays | Building 1400, Room 1401 | Instructor:  Aldrich, M.
Tuition: $30.35 | Start date: 2/22/16 | End date: 3/2/16 | P-CMP 132 | Item 3024




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